News & Updates
Huntsville Police release information on officer killed, officer injured Tuesday
March 29, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is mourning the loss of Officer Garrett Crumby, 36, who made the ultimate sacrifice following a shooting Tuesday, March 28. Officer Albert Morin, 34, remains in critical condition at Huntsville Hospital, but is expected to survive. Garrett Crumby. Crumby joined HPD in August 2020 after serving with the Tuscaloosa Police Department (TPD) for nearly seven years as a patrol and field training officer. He worked for HPD’s [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police officer killed, one critically injured in shooting
March 28, 2023
A Huntsville Police Department (HPD) officer died in the line of duty and another suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday following a shooting in the 4600 block of Governors House Drive. One officer succumbed to his injuries at Huntsville Hospital. The second officer underwent emergency surgery and remains in critical condition. Their identities are not being released at this time. “This is a devastating loss for the our department, the Huntsville community and the State [ more ]
Read MoreTwo Huntsville Police Officers Injured in Shooting
March 28, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) responded to a shooting call at 4:45 p.m. in the 4600 block of Governors House Drive. When officers arrived, a female shooting victim was located. Two responding HPD Officers were shot by an offender at the scene. The Officers were transported to Huntsville Hospital with life-threatening-injuries. The offender barricaded himself inside an apartment at the scene. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded and assisted Huntsville Police. The offender [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office – March 2023 Newsletter
March 28, 2023
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Read MoreMayor Battle statement on retirement of Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley
March 24, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle issued a statement Friday, March 24, about the retirement of Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley: “Christie Finley has been a dedicated public servant and an exemplary leader for Huntsville City Schools. We thank her for her years of service to our teachers, students, parents and community. We trust the Huntsville Board of Education will find an outstanding new superintendent to lead our education system.”
Read MoreEnhancing pedestrian safety: Huntsville approves contract for new sidewalks
March 23, 2023
The City of Huntsville underscored its commitment to pedestrian safety by committing to install about 3 miles of new sidewalks at various locations. City Council on Thursday authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with low-bidder SJ&L General Contractor LLC to perform the work. The contract agreement is $1.3 million. Specifically, the contract calls for installation of new sidewalks and ramps and any other infrastructure to improve pedestrian access associated [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City approves architectural contract for Hays Farm Central Park
March 23, 2023
Plans for a new 9-acre urban park in South Huntsville are on track after the City’s approval of an architectural contract Tuesday, March 23. Hays Farm Central Park will be in the Hays Farm development off South Memorial Parkway. The mixed-use project will contain single-and-multifamily housing units as well as commercial development and office space. The $284,800 architectural contract between the City and Bostick Landscape Architects includes design of a restroom facility, [ more ]
Read MoreCity approves contract for residential street repaving
March 23, 2023
Funding to begin Phase 2 of Huntsville’s residential street repaving plan for this fiscal year has been approved by City Council. Wiregrass Construction Company won the $5.1 million contract to improve 51 neighborhood streets within the next 10 months. Mayor Tommy Battle’s 2022-2023 budget includes about $19.5 million for street improvements – the most money ever allocated for residential resurfacing. Phase 1 of the repaving plan resurfaced 108 residential streets. View the [ more ]
Read MoreArts Huntsville announces new Panoply Arts Festival highlights
March 23, 2023
Three-Day Celebration of Art, Music and More Arts Huntsville invites the community to return to downtown Huntsville’s Big Spring Park on April 28 – 30 to celebrate 41 years of Panoply Arts Festival. Over four decades, Panoply Arts Festival has evolved into a premiere arts weekend showcasing Huntsville’s innovative spark through a three-day celebration of art, music, and more. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle joined local artists, musicians, Arts Huntsville board members, volunteers, and [ more ]
Read MoreDesign improvements coming to District 5 intersection
March 21, 2023
City Council recently approved an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver for engineering design services for Balch and Capshaw intersection improvements. We are just getting started on the process, so please be patient. While we have a ways to go before completion, we’re happy to report that upgrades are on the way! Read the resolution here.
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