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Three juveniles charged in Powell Drive homicide
March 11, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Major Crimes Unit has charged three juveniles in connection with a homicide that occurred on Feb. 19 in the 5000 block of Powell Drive. Officers responded to the area around 4:15 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Lifesaving measures were performed at the scene before the teen was transported to a local hospital, [more]
Read MoreRocket City Rising: U.S. Space Command deputy commander to keynote GEOHuntsville Summit
March 10, 2026
Lt. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command, will be a keynote speaker at the GEOHuntsville Summit on Thursday, March 26, at 9 a.m. at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The Summit’s theme, “Rocket City Rising,” will spotlight conversations at the intersection of geospatial, space and artificial intelligence. Organizers noted the Summit will award scholarships to local students. “The GEOHuntsville Summit is all about shaping the next frontier of artificial intelligence, [more]
Read MoreParks & Recreation’s Girls Garage returns with hands-on lessons in car care
March 9, 2026
City of Huntsville residents asked and Huntsville Parks & Recreation delivered. Back by popular demand in 2026 is the Girls Garage program at Brahan Spring Recreation Center. Girls Garage empowers women and girls to build confidence in handling basic car care and maintenance. The free, hands-on program is open to ages 15 and older. Participants can choose from three Saturday sessions: March 21, April 18 or May 16 from 9-10 a.m. at [more]
Read MoreHuntsville leaders in Montgomery: ‘Nobody represents Alabama better than Huntsville and Madison County’
March 6, 2026
More than 120 people from the Huntsville area traveled to Montgomery this week with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce to visit with state leaders. The sessions and conversations were informative and enlightening, bridging the three-hour driving distance between Alabama’s largest city and the state’s capital. But it also represented the Huntsville community, its successes and its impact on the rest of the state. More than 120 business and community leaders participated [more]
Read MoreHuntsville man wanted in Julia Street homicide arrested after search
March 6, 2026
A Huntsville man wanted on a murder warrant in connection with a homicide earlier this week was arrested on Friday, March 6, following a coordinated search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Ahmad Khalil Barney, 20, of Huntsville, was arrested just after 2 p.m. on Century Street without incident. Barney is wanted in connection with the death of Nadiya Dayana Perkins, 19, of Montgomery, who was found deceased around 9 a.m. Wednesday, March [more]
Read MoreFamily-favorite Eggstravaganza egg hunt hops back to John Hunt Park
March 3, 2026
Ready, set, hunt! Huntsville Parks & Recreation is bringing back one of spring’s favorite traditions as EGGstravaganza returns for its fifth year on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at John Hunt Park. The free, family-friendly celebration will take place at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex, where more than 15,000 eggs will be scattered and ready for children ages 12 and under to collect. Plenty of free parking [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Women’s History Month with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
March 2, 2026
March is Women’s History Month and Parks & Recreation is celebrating with the third annual HerPower Walk on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at John Hunt Park. The family-friendly event will take place on the paved walking trail at the at the John Hunt Park Cross Country Course, 2151 Airport Rd. SW. The free 5K walk is open to women, girls and the men who support them. It [more]
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