News & Updates
New 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]
Read MoreGetting in the litter-free holiday spirit
October 22, 2024
What’s better than celebrating the holidays and keeping Huntsville clean? These simple but effective ways to ensure less waste and litter this holiday season can add to your enjoyment and take care of your community: While trick-or-treating, carry a reusable bag for candy and an extra bag to collect any litter you may see. Along with keeping the neighborhood clean, it teaches a valuable lesson. Make costumes from materials already at home or [more]
Read MoreNot Just a Soccer Team: Huntsville City Football Club Joins Anti-Litter Effort Through Adopt-A-Spot Program
October 22, 2024
As Green Team’s Adopt-a-Spot program continues to grow, the continuous effort to keep Huntsville litter free has added a professional sports team to its roster. Huntsville City Football Club (HCFC) teamed with Green Team earlier this year to adopt a portion of Leeman Ferry Road near Philip Dotts Drive in the heart of John Hunt Park. The park is also home to the soccer team’s headquarters at Wicks Family Field at [more]
Read MoreOne person arrested in Binford Drive shooting
October 21, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged Dequerius Amar Clayborn, 27, of Huntsville with reckless murder and first-degree assault in connection to a shooting on Saturday, Oct. 19, on Binford Drive. When officers arrived at 3:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Binford Dr., they found a female victim with a gunshot wound and Clayborn with a gun. The victim was quickly transported to Huntsville Hospital for treatment and Clayborn was [more]
Read More11 Huntsville Police personnel representing 145 years of law enforcement experience receive promotions
October 18, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) promoted four Investigators, five Sergeants and two Lieutenants on Monday, Oct. 14. During a special ceremony, Officers Ryan Burch, Edward C. Hall, Bradley Snipes and Kevin Zurowski were promoted to the rank of Investigator. Officers Jordan Boyer, Stuart Hartley, Jason Holman and Matthew Saltzman were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Officer Corey Biggs was recognized for his promotion to Sergeant as well. Sergeants Taylor Davis [more]
Read MoreThird person arrested in connection with deadly shooting on Meridian Street
October 18, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged a third suspect with reckless murder in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 12, 3310 Meridian St. Tyler O’Neal Andrade, 21, of Huntsville, was booked into the Madison County Jail on Friday, Oct. 18. More arrests are expected, as HPD Major Crimes Unit continues its investigation. Individuals with information about the Oct. 12 incident is asked to contact Investigator Matthew Edger at 256-427-7247. To provide an anonymous tip, call [more]
Read MoreSecond person arrested in connection with deadly shooting on Meridian Street
October 17, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged a second suspect with reckless murder in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 12, on Meridian Street. Kennedy Thomas Turner, 20, of Huntsville, was booked into the Madison County Jail on Thursday, Oct. 17. The Major Crimes Unit is investigating this incident and more arrests are expected. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Investigator Matthew Edger at 256-427-7247. To provide an anonymous tip, call 256-532-7463 or [more]
Read MoreNet gains: Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders celebrate Tennis Center expansion
October 17, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle and City officials served up a unique celebration to begin a planned expansion of the Huntsville Tennis Center. Tennis rackets replaced the traditional groundbreaking shovels and officials instead marked the occasion by launching tennis balls into the air. The ceremony spotlighted the Tennis Center’s popularity, which is expanding to meet growing demand for court time. No shovels needed for the groundbreaking of the Huntsville Tennis Center expansion. Instead, the [more]
Read MoreHPD makes arrest in connection to deadly shooting
October 17, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged a suspect with reckless murder in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 12. Jordan Latrell Smith, 21, of Huntsville was booked into the Madison County Jail on Wednesday, Oct. 16 around 2:00 p.m. The shooting occurred at a gas station at 3310 Meridian St. at about 9:50 p.m. Damien Obrien Manning, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. The [more]
Read MoreGet ready for a fur-ightfully good time in October with Huntsville Animal Services
October 15, 2024
Celebrate a fur-ightfully fun month with Huntsville Animal Services with two community events and waived adoption fees on most adult pets. The fun starts Saturday, Oct. 19, with a Pawsitive Outreach Community Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3240c Memorial Pkwy. NW. The event is designed to support pet owners and encourage responsible pet ownership while having fun. Animal Services staff will hand out spay/neuter vouchers, goody “wag” [more]
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