News & Updates
Incident Review Board Findings– Green Meadow Officer Involved Shooting
October 12, 2017
On September 20, 2017, Huntsville Police officers responded to a home invasion at an address on Green Meadow Drive. One of the victims managed to escape after being shot five (5) times and fled to a neighbor to call for help. After the escape of one victim, the offender, Haraesheo Rice, then led the second (2nd) victim who had already been shot in the face, from the residence at gunpoint. [more]
Read MoreOne Dead Following Saturday Night Shooting
October 2, 2017
Huntsville Police are investigating the shooting death of George Carl Jarrett (3/12/1983) of Meridianville, Al. On Saturday September 30, 2017 at approximately 6:50 PM Huntsville Police received a call about a traffic accident near the intersection of Adventist Boulevard and Wynn Drive. Upon arriving the driver of the vehicle was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators believe the victim was shot while driving along Adventist Boulevard and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville and Decatur Public Safety Officers team up to encourage shelter pet adoptions
October 1, 2017
A fundamental role for firefighters is to rescue. In addition to rescuing people from burning buildings or stranded cats from trees, Huntsville Fire & Rescue is partnering to help rescue dogs and cats in need of adoption. In coordination with the City of Decatur’s “Law Paws” program, which pairs a shelter pet with a Decatur Police Officer to promote adoption, Huntsville’s Animal Shelter is getting in on the action by launching its own campaign, “Rescue Me: Fire Dogs.” Similar to Decatur’s program, Huntsville’s initiative [more]
Read MoreSecond Annual National Coffee with a Cop Day
September 29, 2017
Coffee with a Cop is a movement designed to help break down the barriers in communities between residents and officers that can make it hard to address crime and public safety. The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) started this annual event last year and Huntsville Police Department is proud to be a participating member for the second year in a row. Please [more]
Read MoreCity Council – Meeting Highlights from September 28, 2017
September 29, 2017
FY 2018 Budget The Huntsville City Council approved municipal budgets for the 2018 fiscal year at their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday night. Council voted 5-0 to adopt a $400.6 million budget, which includes $197.6 million in general fund operations and $157.6 million in capital projects. The general fund, or operating budget, represents a modest $600,000 increase over 2017 and provides level funding for most municipal departments and outside agencies. About 74 percent of the general fund [more]
Read MoreLonzo Robinson Named Municipal Court Presiding Judge
September 29, 2017
Mayor Tommy Battle announced today Lonzo Robinson will serve as the City’s new presiding judge for Huntsville Municipal Court. Robinson succeeds Judge Charles “Sonny” Rodenhauser who retired from the bench last year. Robinson will be responsible for managing the administration of the court system, which includes a multi-million dollar budget, oversight of 41 employees, and handling judicial duties in the courtroom. Judge Robinson starts work today along with newly appointed Judge Jeff [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Community Watch Association and Huntsville Police National Night Out
September 29, 2017
Huntsville’s annual National Night Out Event will be held on Tuesday October 3rd, 2017 5pm. -7pm. at the Jaycee’s Building located at 2180 Airport Road. NNO is a nationwide event designed to build strong community partnerships that promote safe neighborhoods. Enjoy a night out with your entire family and check out our giveaways, free food, horseback rides, vendor displays and Utility Disaster Trailer. Law Enforcement displays will include Emergency Vehicle [more]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of September 25, 2017
September 29, 2017
Read time: 1 minute Rev up your engines, Huntsville! Toyota is investing $106 million at its plant in Huntsville and is adding 50 jobs. One-third of all American-built Toyota engines are produced at the Huntsville plant. That’s a lotta Charger Blue UAH hit a record enrollment with 9,101 students, a 7.5% increase compared to Fall 2016. Women mean business in Huntsville The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named PROJECTXYZ in Huntsville as a Women-Owned Business Achievement Award winner. Exports [more]
Read MoreToyota announces $106 million investment in Huntsville engine plant
September 26, 2017
$106 million investment will drive next-generation engine production, future of mobility Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Huntsville will get a $106 million injection to build the next generation of engines using Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). The investment will provide for a complete replacement of the current four-cylinder engine line at the only Toyota plant in the world to produce fourcylinder, V-6 and V-8 engines under one roof. It will also bring [more]
Read MorePublic input requested on downtown urban park trail
September 26, 2017
The City of Huntsville is working on plans for a new urban trail (greenway) in the downtown area and is looking for public input. The Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) will be a 1.5-mile pedestrian/bike trail, adjacent to the Pinhook Creek and Spring Branch, from north of Holmes Avenue to south of Memorial Parkway. The PARC trail is a public use plan, and the City is seeking feedback from as many stakeholders as [more]
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