News & Updates
Major Crimes Unit arrest
August 31, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Damon Andrew Blinks, 28, of Greencastle, Indiana, with capital murder for the robbery and deadly shooting that happened in the 300 block of Quality Circle around 10:40 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28. HPD officers responded to the area on Tuesday, Aug. 29, around 7 a.m. for an unresponsive subject laying in the parking lot and identified him as Devin Tyler McDonald, 23. McDonald was [ more ]
Read MoreHands-free ordinance would strengthen Huntsville’s existing texting while driving law
August 30, 2023
An amended ordinance introduced at the Aug. 24 City Council meeting seeks to strengthen Huntsville’s existing law that restricts the use of wireless communication devices while driving. A photo of Council Member David Little’s vehicle after he was involved in a distracted driving-related crash in December 2008. If approved, the ordinance would prohibit drivers from doing any of the following while operating a vehicle: Using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, read [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices to close for Labor Day
August 29, 2023
The City of Huntsville will close Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. This includes Huntsville Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. The following City services will be impacted: Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Sept. 4-8. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police DUI Task Force to perform traffic safety checkpoints
August 25, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department’s DUI Task Force will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout 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 checkpoints help deter impaired driving and encourage drivers to obey all traffic laws to keep everyone safe on the roadways. If you suspect a driver is impaired, please contact HPD’s non-emergency line [ more ]
Read MoreFrom fitness to festivals, Huntsville Parks & Recreation offers fall fun for everyone
August 25, 2023
Fall is on the way. The crisp mornings and pleasant evenings will be a welcome change after a long, hot summer, but there’s more to look forward to than cooler temperatures. Huntsville Parks & Recreation is offering more than 100 programs this fall. Nearly all of them are free, including many new offerings such as sewing workshops, a youth basketball clinic, beginner pickleball groups, a sensory art class and Parents’ Night [ more ]
Read MoreTime’s almost up! Apply now for City of Huntsville’s Civic Engagement Academy
August 18, 2023
Just a few days remain for Huntsville citizens to apply to be a part of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’s (ODEI) Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) fall cohort. The CEA introduces residents to City government through a series of classes that are interactive, dynamic, fun and creative. Participants can engage with City leaders and learn how to get involved with local government. The free, eight-week program kicks off Sept. 26 and [ more ]
Read MoreReady for launch: Full slate of Huntsville Music Month activities led by free concert series
August 17, 2023
Get ready to dance, groove and sing along as the second annual Huntsville Music Month kicks off Sept. 1. Hosted by the Huntsville Music Office, the monthlong initiative seeks to raise awareness and build excitement around the City’s thriving music culture, encourage collaborations, provide career development resources, and champion Huntsville’s appeal to musicians and fans as a music?friendly city. Mayor Tommy Battle said Huntsville has come a long way in establishing itself [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council improvement funds support quality-of-life projects, nonprofits
August 16, 2023
A discretionary improvement fund established for each Huntsville City Council district is helping to improve quality of life for citizens across all parts of our community. (From left to right) District 2 Council Member David Little, District 3 Council Member Dr. Jennie Robinson, District 5 Council Member John Meredith, District 4 Council Member Bill Kling and District 1 Council Member Devyn Keith. The City Council proposed a resolution last year that would [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office – July 2023 Newsletter
August 11, 2023
Click the link below to access the July 2023 Huntsville Music Office e-newsletter. Not a subscriber? Click here to sign up to receive the latest news and information from the Huntsville Music Office. July 2023 E-Newsletter
Read MoreHuntsville names championship soccer complex in honor of former Mayor Loretta Spencer
August 10, 2023
The Huntsville City Council approved an ordinance renaming the Championship Soccer Complex at John Hunt Park as the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex. An avid sports enthusiast, Spencer served as Huntsville’s mayor from 1996 to 2008. During her tenure, she began a master planning process to convert the City’s old airport into John Hunt Park, established the Huntsville Sports Commission, and successfully recruited the first Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) [ more ]
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