News & Updates
Historic African American cemetery earns national recognition through Civil Rights Network
March 15, 2021
A new federal designation could help preserve Huntsville’s Glenwood Cemetery, the City’s oldest surviving Black burial ground. An integral part of the City’s history, Glenwood is the resting place of people who were born slaves, emancipated and lived out the remainder of their days in the separate-but-equal South. “The civil rights movement has deep roots here in the Tennessee Valley,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “The stories being uncovered at Glenwood are crucial [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offers COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance
March 15, 2021
The City of Huntsville is pleased to offer emergency rental assistance to citizens financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury, has provided $25 billion to state and local governments to assist households suffering hardships related to COVID-19. The U.S. Treasury awarded more than $6 million in grant funds to Huntsville to help qualified tenants pay current, past due and up [ more ]
Read MoreStrong showing by Huntsville Transit operators in statewide competition
March 12, 2021
Five Huntsville Transit operators were among those who placed at the 2021 Alabama RTAP Bus & Paratransit Roadeo competition at Lakepoint State Park in Eufaula on March 5-6. In the Large Bus division, Alvin Franklin placed first, Reychal Lewis placed second and Modjeska Eldridge placed fourth. All three employees are fixed-route bus operators for Huntsville Orbit. Five Huntsville Transit bus operators competed in the 2021 Alabama RTAP Bus & Paratransit Roadeo competition [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services to close March 16 for staff training seminar
March 11, 2021
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) will close its doors to the public for one day next week as staff members and volunteers participate in a program that could lead to higher adoption rates. Next week, March 16-18, HAS will welcome Dogs Playing for Life, a Florida-based nonprofit that works with shelters on methods to reduce stress on shelter dogs through small playgroups. By reducing stress, dogs display fewer aggressive tendencies and have [ more ]
Read MoreHistoric Preservation Commission approves amendments to regulations
March 9, 2021
The Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) voted this week to amend its regulations, a move that should streamline the design review process for historic district residents. The amendments establish a 12-month expiration date for Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) and create an expedited review process for routine maintenance and other minor work. HHPC members unanimously approved the amendments at their March 8 regular meeting. “We believe these amended regulations will improve the application process [ more ]
Read MoreFebruary 2021 – Development Review
March 8, 2021
More industrial projects topped the list of non-residential permits issued in February. Three new apartment projects started last month, causing a substantial increase in housing starts year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In February, 875 housing units were permitted, 95 single- and 780 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.27 (Providence) where 361 units were permitted – 1 single- and 360 multi-family. This is a [ more ]
Read MoreHPD Homicide Arrest
March 8, 2021
Huntsville Police have arrested Bryant Davis, 23, for murder following an incident in a parking lot of a business located at 4896 University Drive on Friday, March 5th. Officers responded to the business around 10:20 p.m. after dispatch received 9-1-1 calls about a cutting. An Officer leaving an extra-duty job in the area quickly responded and located Joshua Bankston, 39, in the parking lot of the business with multiple injuries. HEMSI responded and pronounced [ more ]
Read MoreHPD Homicide Arrest
March 5, 2021
Today, Huntsville Police Major Crimes Unit arrested Shamekia Strickland, 38 years old, for the murder that occurred on Laurelwood Lane on March 3, 2021. Huntsville Police were dispatched to the 5100 block Of Laurelwood Lane for a deceased male. Officers located the victim Jessie Suttle, 76 years old, deceased in his apartment bedroom. Mr. Suttle had sustained multiple injuries from a physical altercation that lead to his death. At that time, [ more ]
Read MoreAdopt a Pet for $5
March 4, 2021
Those who have a home to offer a furry friend can adopt one March 4 – 5 for the low cost of $5. Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is offering the promotion as part of its Adopt-A-Day sponsorship event. The $5 fee includes the same amenities as the regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter surgery, microchip and a City license. Some pets may be exempt from the two-day special. The Adopt-A-Day promotion is [ more ]
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