News & Updates
Huntsville Parks & Recreation camps offer a fun-filled winter break
October 29, 2026
Winter break is just around the corner and Parks & Recreation is offering families a convenient option for keeping kids engaged and entertained while school is out. Parks & Recreation will offer winter break camps at Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center and Fern Bell Recreation Center from Dec. 21-24. Camps will run from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 21-23 and from 8 a.m. until noon on Dec. [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville awards more than $300,000 in federal funds to local nonprofit agencies
October 29, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved funding to eight organizations assisting low- to moderate-income residents. The funding, totaling $319,077, is available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is administered through Community Development Block Grant program. “This is critical support for agencies that do tremendous work in our community,” Community Development Director Scott Erwin said. “The funding provides an array of benefits from aiding young people in preparing for jobs [more]
Read MoreHPD Cold Case Unit resolves two 2010 homicides through renewed investigation
October 28, 2026
More than 15 years after two Huntsville homicides went unsolved, the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Cold Case Unit has established probable cause linking a deceased suspect to both killings, bringing the investigations to a close. Investigators determined that Jeremy Powell, who died in 2013, was responsible for the homicides of Herbert Gray, 60, in July 2010 and Eden Arlene Lua, 41, in November 2010. Both deaths were ruled homicides and were [more]
Read MoreLicense plate reader technology helps HPD recover stolen vehicle
October 27, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) used automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology to pinpoint the location of a stolen vehicle within 11 minutes of the initial call, leading to a brief pursuit and arrest early Sunday, Oct. 25. On Oct. 25 around 1:44 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of University Drive after a victim reported their 2019 Volvo XC90 stolen. The victim told officers they had briefly left the [more]
Read MoreParks & Recreation offers way to give back this holiday season
October 27, 2026
Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with Christmas Charities Year Round, is hosting the Cozy Care Holiday Drive from Nov. 3 to Dec. 10. The initiative provides coats and gloves to those in need for cold winter days. Those wishing to donate should place their clean and wearable coats, hats and gloves in designated boxes conveniently located in the lobby of Huntsville recreation and community centers. All sizes are accepted. Please refrain from [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services launches Paws in the Park outdoor event series
October 26, 2026
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS), in partnership with Healthy Huntsville, is excited to announce Paws in the Park, a new series of outdoor walking events designed to bring the community together, highlight Huntsville’s park trails and give shelter dogs a relaxing break from the shelter environment. Paws in the Park will take place at two favorite local spots: Hays Nature Preserve: 7161 U.S. 431, Owens Cross Roads, Saturday, Nov. 7, 8-11 a.m. Indian Creek [more]
Read MoreHPD arrests woman in connection with stabbing at Oakwood University
October 25, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has arrested a woman in connection with a stabbing at Oakwood University early Sunday morning. On Oct. 25 around 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 5000 block of Campus Drive for a reported assault involving a knife. The victim was transported to a hospital in a personal vehicle with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. HPD’s Violent Crimes Unit determined that Dameesha Norice Macklin, 25, of Houston, [more]
Read MoreGet an inside look at HPD during first-of-its-kind career event
October 23, 2026
A career with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) involves more than what you see on patrol, and HPD is giving prospective applicants and their families a chance to see that firsthand. “Inside HPD: Career Opportunities” will take place Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Huntsville Public Safety Training Academy, 5365 Triana Blvd. SW. Attendees can meet officers from across the department, learn about their day-to-day responsibilities, ask questions and get [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville reinvests opioid settlement funds to fight substance abuse
October 22, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved funding from opioid settlements to two agencies to continue the fight against substance abuse. Wellstone will receive up to $3 million (with no more than $1 million per year starting in the 2028 fiscal year) as it constructs a 16-bed mental health crisis facility. The funding will go to furnishings, fixtures and equipment as well as mental health professional staff salaries once the facility opens. Wellstone served [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville sets zoning for 2 large acreages
October 22, 2026
The City of Huntsville finalized zoning changes for two large acreages in east and west Huntsville. The City Council approved the zoning of 536.68 acres in east Huntsville to Residence 1 and Residence 2 Districts. Known as Cleary Farm, private developers are planning to build single-family homes on the land west of U.S. 72 and north and south of Little Cove Road. Much of the land will also be preserved in [more]
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