News & Updates
Christmas Parade Road Closures
December 5, 2017
The annual Christmas Parade will be held on Tuesday, December 5th, from 6:00 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m. The parade will begin at Lot K on Woodson Street and end in the area of Townsend Street, between Franklin and Adams Street. Several streets and intersections in the downtown area will be affected. Motorists should expect delays, road closures, and traffic detours beginning as early as 5:00 p.m. Affected intersections and [more]
Read MoreTraffic Safety Checkpoint
December 4, 2017
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints beginning Thursday, December 7, 2017. The Task Force utilizes data provided by the State that determines traffic accident hotspots across the city. There are 57 designated hotspots throughout Huntsville, and they will be conducting the checkpoints at one or more of those locations. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your [more]
Read MoreSCAM Alert
December 4, 2017
The use of “Movie Money” has become a popular way for criminals to target unsuspecting victims and the Huntsville Police Departments Cyber/ Financial Crimes Unit would like to share some photos of the most recognizable of this “Movie Money” in an effort to help you from becoming a victim. This “movie Money” appears to be authentic and includes different denominations, but can be easily identified by carefully reading what’s written [more]
Read MoreArrest Made In Murder of Mark Chandler Jr.
December 4, 2017
Huntsville Police Major Crimes Investigators have charged Andrae Quavion Norvel Jr., 24 of Huntsville, with Capital Murder in connection with the November 26, 2017 shooting of Mark Chandler Jr., 29 of Huntsville, Al. On Sunday November 26, 2017 at approximately 02:40 AM Huntsville Police received a call in reference to a gunshot victim at Huntsville Hospital. Upon arriving a witness advised that both they and Chandler had been shot in [more]
Read MoreMeet the winners – Mayor’s Walking Challenge
December 4, 2017
The end of November brings the end of the Mayor’s 100 Miles in 100 Days Walking Challenge. A big ‘Thank You’ is due to our walk hosts this year: Huntsville Botanical Garden, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Huntsville Hospital, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Arts Huntsville, Operation Green Team, Campus No. 805 and Downtown Huntsville Inc. Thank you, also, to Hall Albright Garrison & Barnes for their generous donation of water for each [more]
Read MoreCity Administrator John Hamilton recognized by Alabama Recreation and Park Association
December 4, 2017
The City of Huntsville’s Department of Parks & Recreation nominated City Administrator John Hamilton for the Lay Award, a state-wide recognition of those who champion Parks & Recreation initiatives and programs in Alabama communities. Mr. Hamilton won the award and was recognized by the Alabama Recreation and Park Association on November 28, 2017. Below is an excerpt from his nomination letter: Recently, Huntsville’s signature Big Spring Park East underwent $350,000 in renovations to update [more]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of November 27, 2017
December 1, 2017
Read time: 1 minute Are your skills ready for the future? 375 million workers around the globe might need to switch jobs or update skills by 2030 due to automation, according to McKinsey Global Institute. The biggest job loss projections are in processing and collecting data and predictable physical activities. “We Gather Here to Honor” A memorial park will be created on the Dr. W.H. Councill School site on St. Clair Avenue, providing green space [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Seeks Development Proposals for Johnson High Property
December 1, 2017
The City of Huntsville is seeking proposals to redevelop the former Johnson High School site north of Winchester Road. A Request for Proposal was issued today by the City’s Urban Development team. Their goal is to attract a developer or development team committed to creating a distinctive and sustainable mixed-use development on the Johnson site. “Some of the most beautiful property lies in northwest Huntsville, and we believe the former Johnson High [more]
Read MoreOctober 2017: Monthly Development Review
November 30, 2017
Office renovations were among the top non-residential building permits issued last month. Residential permits increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In October, 106 housing units were permitted, 100 single- and 6 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 109.01 (Hampton Cove), where 33 units were permitted, all single-family. This is an 8.2% increase over October 2016, when 98 housing units (62 single- and 36 multi-family) were permitted. Residential Certificates [more]
Read MoreJoy to the World Pet Adoption
November 30, 2017
Huntsville Animal Services wants to help you celebrate the holidays in a BIG way! There are dozens of large lovable canines for every family in our community at the Animal Shelter. As a special incentive to help our BIG furry friends before the holiday, the adoption fee has been reduced to $10 for adult dogs 40 pounds or more from December 1 through December 16. Shots, spay and neuter, microchip and [more]
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