News & Updates
Huntsville Transit offers free rides on Dec. 2 in honor of Rosa Parks Day
November 30, 2024
The City of Huntsville and Huntsville Transit will honor the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks by offering free rides on all fixed transit routes on Monday, Dec. 2, to commemorate Rosa Parks Day. This initiative marks the 69th anniversary of Parks’ act of peaceful defiance on Dec. 1, 1955, when she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery bus. Her bravery ignited the [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville maintains perfect financial scores from credit rating agencies
November 27, 2024
Two of the nation’s top credit rating agencies have assigned their highest scores to the City of Huntsville. It marks the 16th consecutive year the City has received the highest rating under Mayor Tommy Battle. Moody’s Investors Service assigned Huntsville a credit rating of “Aaa” while Standard & Poor’s Rating Services awarded a rating of “AAA.” The ratings are the highest a city can achieve and less than 1% of the [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police urge caution during annual Christmas parade
November 27, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) advises drivers to expect traffic congestion and road closures in downtown Huntsville on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for the annual Huntsville Christmas Parade. Several streets and intersections along the parade route will close in phases beginning at 4 p.m. The parade will start at 6 p.m. Impacted roads include Clinton Avenue, Church Street, Williams Avenue, Washington Street and Meridian Street. The parade will begin at Lot K on [ more ]
Read MoreSecond suspect arrested in connection with deadly Lakeview Drive shooting
November 26, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Erica Lashawn Baker, 31, of Huntsville with murder in connection to a deadly shooting that happened in the 3000 block of Lakeview Drive around 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Following an extensive investigation and consultation with the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, it was decided to issue an additional murder warrant for Baker on Monday, Nov. 25. Baker was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, Nov. 22. HPD [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday
November 26, 2024
City of Huntsville Municipal offices will close Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation facilities and Municipal Court. Public Transit (Orbit and Access) will be closed Thursday but will resume services on Friday. Kids Space and Get-A-Way Skate Park will open on Friday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of Nov. [ more ]
Read MoreLeaf it right: A resident’s guide to curbside collection and yard debris
November 26, 2024
Fall foliage and, eventually, those leaves falling to the ground are the beauty of autumn. But that beauty can quickly turn ugly if leaves aren’t properly disposed. Leaves can clog storm drains, gutters and sewers, creating unwanted problems for residents and placing an extra burden on the City’s Public Works Department. It also violates City ordinances to vanquish the leaves or other yard debris into the street. It can lead to [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police seeking recruits for 73rd academy session
November 26, 2024
Ready to trade in your ordinary for extraordinary? Answer the call and start your law enforcement journey with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD). Applications are now open for the 73rd session of the Huntsville Police Academy. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. With over 400 dedicated officers, HPD upholds a proud legacy of service marked by courage, integrity and professionalism. The department values diversity in its ranks, welcoming [ more ]
Read MoreJudy Sullivan shares passion for keeping Martin Road clean
November 25, 2024
Some words that describe Judy Sullivan: Diligent, devoted, determined. As a Green Team volunteer combating litter, Sullivan has adopted the more than two-mile stretch of Martin Road East between Memorial Parkway and Redstone Arsenal Gate 1, pouring her passion for cleanliness into keeping that relatively remote stretch of roadway litter free. “My husband is a retired Alabama Power engineer,” she said. “And the Gadsden office enacted Renew Our Rivers, which has now [ more ]
Read MoreLakeview Drive murder suspect found and arrested in Kentucky
November 24, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Kiarah Donque Jones, 34, of Huntsville with murder for a deadly shooting that happened in the 3000 block of Lakeview Drive around 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. HPD officers responded to the area for a shooting, where they located James Grays, 35, of Huntsville with a gunshot wound. Grays was pronounced dead at the scene. After gathering evidence from the scene, HPD obtained a [ more ]
Read MoreHPD launches “Lock, Secure, Protect” initiative to reduce car break-ins and protect community
November 22, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) launched an initiative to raise public awareness about the importance of keeping cars locked and secured to protect property and your neighborhood. “Lock, Secure, Protect” focuses on preventing weapons and other property being taken from unlocked and unsecured cars. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at least one gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes in the United States. Studies also indicate that [ more ]
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