News & Updates
Public Meeting for Downtown Bike/Pedestrian Plan
July 31, 2017
Urban planners will host a public meeting on Aug. 2 to review implementation plans for bike and pedestrian improvements in the City’s core as recommended in the Downtown Master Plan Update. Residents are invited to join us as we review the bike plan for Downtown, and discuss near-term projects, like the Spragins Connector (from the Veteran’s Memorial to Big Spring Park). BIG Picture planners will review best practices and designs from other [ more ]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of July 24, 2017
July 27, 2017
Read time: 1 minute #1 Business Facilities, a leading economic development publication, ranked Huntsville No. 6 for Economic Growth Potential and No. 1 for Aerospace. Beating the national standard Huntsville Police Department cut the ribbon on its new Criminal Investigations Division. HPD has a clear rate on homicides of 93%…the national, average is 65%. Splash down The newly expanded Huntsville Aquatics Center is now open. The $22M renovation includes three pools and seating for more than 1,400. New [ more ]
Read MoreDigging into the details: Plans for the former Grissom Site
July 27, 2017
Digging into the details: Plans for the former Grissom site View the redevelopment plan for the former Grissom Site.
Read MoreAnimal Services – Fee Waived Extension to Empty the Shelter to July 28
July 24, 2017
Huntsville Animal Services’ is extending its Fee-Waive adoption event through Friday, July 28, to empty the shelter. The shelter is full with dogs, cats, and kittens, and no room to spare. Staff and volunteers are asking for the community to help by visiting the shelter and adopting these delightful pets without paying a fee! Take this opportunity to find a new best friend for life. The fee-waive special includes vaccinations, microchip, [ more ]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of July 18, 2017
July 21, 2017
Read time: 1 minute Lyft off at Huntsville International Airport Flying out of Huntsville International Airport? You can now use Lyft for pickups and drop-offs. HudsonAlpha’s impact HudsonAlpha has a $1.85 billion impact to Alabama’s economy in the past decade, according to economists at UAH. Good news for real estate The Huntsville real estate market experienced a record Q2 in 2017, with 2,006 homes sold, according to the Alabama Center for Real Estate. Home sales rose 13% [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Opens Applications for Municipal Court Judge
July 20, 2017
The City of Huntsville is calling for applications for a full-time Municipal Court Judge. Potential candidates must be licensed to practice law in the state of Alabama, in good standing with the Alabama State Bar, and must be a qualified elector of the state. No judge shall be otherwise employed in any capacity by the municipality during his or her term of office. According to Alabama State Law, City Council is responsible [ more ]
Read MoreInvestigators Ask for Public’s Help Locating Murder Suspect
July 18, 2017
Huntsville Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is asking for the public’s help locating a murder suspect. Ezekiel Briggs, 25 of Huntsville, was the victim and died from a gunshot wound on July 14. Officers responded to the shooting in the 2400 block of Old Blue Springs Road shortly before midnight Friday. Investigators believe the victim and Mondrel Ward, 25 of Huntsville, were in an argument and Ward shot and killed Briggs. [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Forgery Equipment and Stolen Gun
July 18, 2017
The Huntsville Police have charged James Starratt, 32 of Huntsville, with multiple crimes following a traffic stop. On July 12 an officer with the Huntsville Police Department’s Anti-Crime Team stopped a car in the area of Pulaski Pike and Poplar Avenue for being in violation of the City of Huntsville Noise Ordinance and for not wearing a seat belt. As a result of the traffic stop officers ended up finding cocaine, [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council – Highlights from the July 13, 2017 Meeting
July 14, 2017
Economic Development Council voted 5-0 to approve an increase in the lodging tax to support a new $42 million renovation and expansion of the Von Braun Center. The amendment to the ordinance would increase the lodging tax by 2% and add a $1 charge per room per night to visitors staying in Huntsville hotels. Proponents of the amendment say the City’s lodging tax is still below competing cities. Council passed a resolution [ more ]
Read MoreToo Many Kittens! Adult cats free, kittens $10 at Huntsville Animal Services
July 13, 2017
Huntsville Animal Services has too many kittens and needs the community’s help. Visit the shelter and adopt a kitten for $10. Adult cats are free to adopt. The $10 kitten adoption fee includes vaccinations, microchip, city license, and spay or neuter. Regular adoption fees are $35 for adult dogs and cats and $50 for puppies and kittens. Visit Huntsville Animal Services, located at 4950 Triana Boulevard, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from [ more ]
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