News & Updates
Donation to Columbia High School
November 1, 2024
Council Member John Meredith donated $5,000 from the D5 Council Improvement Fund to support the wrestling program at Columbia High School. The funds will go toward equipment and participation fees for the team. Meredith applauds the work of Principal Dr. Thomas Jones and wrestling Coach Walter Walker and their dedication to students.
Read MoreHalloween at The Orion
November 1, 2024
Celebrating Halloween at The Orion Amphitheater with Huntsville Police and Parks & Recreation is a popular autumn tradition that attracts thousands of people to a spooky – but not too spooky – evening of fun and excitement. The event included trunk or treat, bounce houses, carnival games, family-friendly entertainment, food trucks and a haunted house. Costumes and candy were in abundance and Council Member John Meredith expresses his appreciation for all the [more]
Read MoreBranch out for the environment with Mayor Battle at the City’s annual Tree Planting Day
November 1, 2024
Join Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle in planting 300 trees in Brahan Spring Park at the City’s annual Tree Planting Day on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. This year’s event will feature a wide variety of trees, including oaks, maples, bald cypress, river birch, yellow poplar, southern magnolia, redbuds, dogwoods, and elms, as the City takes another step toward creating a greener Huntsville. The planting will occur near the area [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle proclaims Nov. 1-11 as Veterans Week in Huntsville
November 1, 2024
The City of Huntsville will celebrate Nov. 1-11 as Veterans Week to give special recognition to veterans and military families for their past and present sacrifices to keep America safe. “There isn’t a community in the country that admires and respects its veterans more than Huntsville,” said Mayor Battle. “Beginning today through Nov. 11, we will observe this special week by participating in ceremonies, recognitions and events designed to show our [more]
Read MoreHuntsville man charged with murder after fatal shooting
October 30, 2024
A Huntsville man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting on Saturday, Oct. 12. Huntsville Police responded to the 4000 block of Pulaski Pike at 10:50 a.m., where they found Jamie Darquez Cawthorne, 32, of Huntsville, deceased from gunshot wounds. In less than 24 hours, HPD’s Major Crimes Unit identified Jerriance Dural Freeman, 38, of Huntsville, as a suspect and a warrant was obtained for his arrest. It is [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle, City leaders cut ribbon on Public Safety Training facilities
October 29, 2024
The exterior portion of Huntsville’s Public Safety Training Academy is now open, featuring additions that complement the 58,000 square foot training academy facility by providing real-world scenarios designed to enhance development of elite police officers and firefighters. “The residents of Huntsville deserve to have the best trained police officers and firefighters and the City works toward that objective every day,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Facilities like this are a critical part [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police share tips for safe trick-or-treating
October 29, 2024
Halloween is all about fun and creativity, but a little extra caution can go a long way. To that end, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) would like to share some helpful reminders for trick-or-treaters and drivers: Plan a safe route: Choose well-lit streets and familiar neighborhoods Costume precaution: Ensure costumes do not obstruct vision or mobility to prevent falls and other accidents Be visible: Keep a flashlight handy or consider incorporating glowsticks into [more]
Read MoreHuntsville sanitation rate to increase Jan. 1
October 25, 2024
The City of Huntsville’s sanitation customers will see their rates increase beginning Jan. 1, 2025, after unanimous approval by City Council. It’s just the second time the City has raised sanitation rates since 1999 and the first since 2010. The new rates will help offset expenses for the weekly collection of garbage for more than 70,000 households as well as weekly collection of yard debris, empty boxes and other curbside items. The [more]
Read MoreHuntsville awards bid for final phase of Sandra Moon Community Complex project
October 24, 2024
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with the fourth and final phase of the Sandra Moon Community Complex renovation project that includes the former Grissom High School auditorium as well as other upgrades to accommodate events. The wide-ranging scope of work also calls for refurbishing the two gymnasiums and enhancing the exterior with landscaping and lighting. The auditorium that was part of the former Grissom High School will be transformed into [more]
Read MoreNew John Hunt Park Recreation Center to ‘serve’ growing pickleball community
October 23, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle and City leaders broke ground on a recreation center in John Hunt Park that will include the City’s largest pickleball facility. It’s the latest in a string of quality-of-life project starts, including the recent groundbreakings on an expansion at the Huntsville Tennis Center at John Hunt Park, west Huntsville recreation center, Stoner Park skating rink in North Huntsville and Hays Farm Urban Park in South Huntsville. “If it seems [more]
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