News & Updates
Council approves $1.2 million contract for Huntsville Animal Services renovation
June 14, 2021
An upcoming third expansion and renovation at Huntsville Animal Services will help streamline day-to-day operations while also saving lives of adoptable pets. At its June 10 meeting, the Huntsville City Council unanimously approved a $1.2 million agreement between Mayor Tommy Battle and Chorba Construction Services. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall. Benefits of the planned expansion at Huntsville Animal Services include a larger surgical suite, streamlined laundry operations and a bay [ more ]
Read MoreCapital Murder Arrest
June 11, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department charged an 18-year-old with Capital Murder on Friday, June 11, for the shooting death of Jaylen King, 23. Officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of Bob Wallace Avenue around 11 a.m. on Friday, May 7, after receiving a call about a person who appeared to be asleep in their vehicle. When officers arrived, they attempted to wake the person, later identified as King, and found he [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Safety Checkpoints
June 11, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will conduct Traffic Safety checkpoints through the weekend. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration to officers. The Task Force utilizes data provided by NASO (North Alabama Safety Office) to determine traffic accident hotspots across the City. There are 57 designated hotspots throughout Huntsville, and officers will conduct [ more ]
Read MoreThree Huntsville Police Captains Promoted to Deputy Chief Rank
June 11, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) promoted three captains to the rank of Deputy Chief on Friday, June 11. The three officers have more than 70 years combined law enforcement experience. Captain Charles Brooks was promoted to Deputy Chief of Operations Bureau, Captain DeWayne McCarver was promoted to Deputy Chief of Investigations Bureau and Captain Scott Hudson was promoted to Deputy Chief of Administrative Bureau. As Huntsville experiences unprecedented growth, the new [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council approves agreement to develop former Coca Cola bottling site
June 10, 2021
Plans to develop a new urban center on 13 acres in the heart of downtown Huntsville advanced Thursday night after the City Council unanimously approved three project agreement resolutions. The resolutions represent the first step in a partnership between the City and New York City-based Rocket Development Partners LLC to develop the site of the former Coca-Cola bottling plant at 514 Clinton St. The project investment is estimated to be $325 million. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council Appoints Ryan Renaud to District 4 School Board Seat
June 10, 2021
The Huntsville City Council on Thursday appointed Ryan Renaud to the District 4 seat on the Huntsville City School Board. Renaud was one of five candidates who interviewed for the position. The appointment fills a vacancy left by Walker McGinnis, who recently resigned from the board due to health issues. “We are grateful to all the applicants who expressed a desire to serve our community. Each one brought a unique set of [ more ]
Read MoreYour Voice Counts: Public Invited to Provide Feedback on John Hunt Park Skatepark
June 8, 2021
The community is encouraged to provide feedback on the future of John Hunt Park Skatepark during the second Skatepark Design Public Input Meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17. The two-hour interactive broadcast will be available for streaming on https://bit.ly/3g02Va9. Skateboard enthusiasts and the greater Huntsville community are invited to attend the free online event. Attendees can RSVP on Facebook. Team Pain Skateparks, the firm overseeing the project, will present feedback the public provided [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Officer Actions Ruled Out of Policy
June 3, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division has concluded its investigation into the actions of officers during their response to a 911 call by a convenience store employee at 905 Memorial Parkway at 6 p.m., on Sunday, May 30. During the response, the subject of the citizen-call resisted arrest, and the responding officers employed use-of-force techniques to gain compliance. Internal Affairs’ investigation included review of all body camera, in-store surveillance camera, and [ more ]
Read MoreDistrict 1 Residents Respond to Annual Satisfaction Survey
June 2, 2021
D1 residents responded to Council Member Devyn Keith’s annual Resident Satisfaction Survey by giving strong marks to parks and recreation, public safety, job offerings and housing options. Residents report general to high satisfaction with the 911 call center, Fire & Rescue and Police services, Animal Control, garbage pickup, recycling collection, neighborhood cleanup events, code enforcement and public transit. One area where they would like to see more investment is street [ more ]
Read MoreStatement from the Huntsville Police Department
June 1, 2021
“The Huntsville Police Department responded to a 911 call placed by a convenience store employee at 905 Memorial Parkway at 6 p.m., on Sunday, May 30. After an officer arrived on the scene and made contact with the suspect, the individual was non-compliant. The officer called for backup. An altercation with police subsequently occurred resulting in the arrest of Kemontae Hobbs, 22, for resisting arrest and obstructing government operations. We [ more ]
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