News & Updates
HPD 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]
Read MoreOne dead, another critically injured following weekend shooting
October 14, 2024
One man is dead and another person remains in the hospital in critical condition following a weekend shooting. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, a Huntsville Police officer was patrolling in the 3300 block of Meridian Street heard multiple gun shots. Several officers responded to a gas station at 3310 Meridian Street and found Damien Obrien Manning, 22, with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. HPD was notified [more]
Read MoreVisit from Australia
October 11, 2024
Council Member Meredith recently met with Samuel Riordan, a political officer from Australia and a member of the Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program on Leadership. Riordan learned in the meeting how leadership skills are fostered in the Council office, the roles Meredith has on the Council and how strategies are formed to address issues within the City. The meeting was coordinated with the help of Global Ties Alabama.
Read MoreFun at State of the City
October 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith attended the annual State of the City address delivered by Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, a basketball-themed event based on the Mayor’s “sweet 16” years in office. Meredith also signed a basketball along with other Council members and Mayor Battle that was given away to a lucky ticketholder as part of the event’s festivities. Meredith looks forward to working in the coming year with the Mayor’s office and Council [more]
Read MoreHonoring Kenny Anderson
October 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith presented a resolution honoring Kenny Anderson for his 11 years as the City’s Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI). The resolution recognized Anderson for his “distinguished career” and thanked him for his “decades of extraordinary service to the community.” Anderson launched several initiatives in leading ODEI, including Jazz in the Park-Huntsville, Huntsville Civic Engagement Academy and the City’s intern program.
Read MoreFood Bank of North Alabama funding
October 11, 2024
During discussions on the budget, Council Member John Meredith introduced a budget amendment to provide $150,000 to the Food Bank of North Alabama (FBNA) for the organization’s building project, which Council unanimously supported. The money was redistributed from the road resurfacing budget and constitutes a one-time award to FBNA. The organization can seek future awards through the Special Appropriations application process.
Read MoreCouncil approves balanced budget
October 11, 2024
The Huntsville City Council unanimously approved the City’s balanced operating budget of more than $328 million in its last meeting in September. The budget went into effect on Oct. 1 with the start of the 2025 fiscal year. Highlights of the budget include more than $18 million for road resurfacing, a 12.5% increase in sidewalk construction and a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for City employees.
Read MoreD5 Town Hall
October 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith will meet with constituents at a town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Old Cobblestone Community Clubhouse, 8684 Stonewalk Ln. NW. It’s an excellent opportunity to get updates on D5 and citywide issues and exchange ideas. The town hall will include a discussion on City planners and the role they play in preparing Huntsville for the future as part of Community Planning Month.
Read MoreHuntsville leaders break ground on crime scene investigation facility
October 11, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle and other City leaders have broken ground on the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) new crime scene investigation (CSI) facility, a transformative project that will enhance the department’s ability to serve and protect the community. The new facility is located at 616 Wheeler Ave. near Huntsville Police Headquarters. The total cost of construction is just over $9.6 million, with completion slated for early summer 2025. The facility will be [more]
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