News & Updates
Arrests Made in Medaris Road Murder Investigation
September 19, 2017
The Huntsville Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit has charged Lamia Boykin, 20 of Huntsville, and Michael Fondren, 27 of Huntsville, with the September 2nd murder of 62 year old Neal Boykin. Officers responded to a home in the 2100 block of Medaris Road on September 2 for a welfare check. When they arrived they found Mr. Boykin dead. He appeared to have died from blunt-force trauma. Today investigators charged Mr. Boykin’s daughter, [more]
Read MoreTrail of Tears Motorcycle Ride
September 15, 2017
The annual Trail of Tears motorcycle ride will be coming through Huntsville Saturday September 16. The ride will come into Huntsville from Scottsboro on Highway 72 East. They will continue west on I-565 to exit 3, Greenbrier Road, and stop at Redstone Harley. They will leave Redstone Harley Davidson at approximately 12:30 p.m. and travel north on Mooresville Road to Highway 72 West. All entrance ramps to travel westbound on [more]
Read MoreSaturday Downtown Road Closures
September 15, 2017
There will be multiple special events taking place in the downtown area on Saturday, and the Huntsville Police Department wants the community to be aware of the streets that will be closed. Starting at 7:00 a.m., officers will begin shutting down the affected streets, and they will be reopened at approximately 5:00 p.m. Affected Streets Jefferson Street/West Side Square/Madison Street, between Clinton Avenue and Gates Avenue North Side Square/Spring Street, between Washington Street and [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle Introduces FY 2018 Budget to City Council
September 14, 2017
Mayor Tommy Battle presented the City’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018 to the City Council at tonight’s regularly scheduled meeting. The Mayor proposed a balanced $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 goes toward [more]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of September 11, 2017
September 14, 2017
Read time: 1 minute All the meats Char Restaurant, a contemporary steakhouse, is the latest tenant to announce at the Merchant’s Square Development on Bob Wallace. Char has locations in Tennessee and Mississippi. Healthy Hampton Cove Anytime Fitness announced it’s building a new facility in the Hampton Cove area. The center should open this fall. Hot homes Sharestates, an online real-estate investing platform, released its fall report and named Huntsville to its list of hottest markets. Who has [more]
Read MoreMan Charged with Capital Murder following Overnight Shootings
September 12, 2017
The Huntsville Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit has charged Otis Mayes, 27 of Boaz, with two counts of Capital Murder following two overnight shootings. Officers responded to a shooting call in the 1000 block of Windham Street around 9pm last night. When they arrived they found a 77 year old female suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to the hospital where she died a short time later. While still investigating [more]
Read MoreAugust 2017: Monthly Development Review
September 7, 2017
Renovations to the former Butler High School topped the list of non-residential permits issued last month. Residential permits increased slightly year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In August, 109 housing units were permitted, 104 single- and 5 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 109.01 (Hampton Cove), where 21 units were permitted, all single-family. This is a 6.9% increase over August 2016, when 102 housing units (all single-family) were [more]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of September 4, 2017
September 6, 2017
Read time: 1 minute Best Tech ZipRecruiter named Huntsville the fastest growing “tech city” in the U.S. Providence Development The Casual Pint Beer Market, a craft beer bar and store, and Vintage West, a Cullman-based interior design shop, are two new concepts coming to the Village of Providence. Workforce Development Huntsville City School students can learn advanced aviation manufacturing skills through a partnership with Drake State and SES, Inc. Building Advantage Building Owners and Managers Association’s Experience Exchange Report [more]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of August 28, 2017
September 1, 2017
Read time: 1 minute BASF Expansion BASF celebrated production of its 400 millionth automotive catalytic converter and an expansion of its plant in Huntsville that will create 10 new jobs. Good news for real estate North Alabama Multiple Listing Service reports Huntsville area home sales totaled 630 units in July, an increase of 7.9% year over year. Year to date sales increased 11.3%. The median sales price in July was $207,000, an increase of 8.9% [more]
Read MoreFee-Waived Adoption Special – We’re Overflowing with Dogs Needing Homes
August 30, 2017
Huntsville Animal Services is overwhelmed with large canines and is offering a fee-waived adoption special on adult dogs through Sept. 1. The shelter is so full there is no space for any other pets. These loveable dogs urgently need the community to come to their rescue and adopt. Help save a shelter dog’s life today! The fee-waived special starts immediately and will end on Friday, September 1. This special rate includes [more]
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