News & Updates
City Celebrates Opening of Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center and North Huntsville Library
April 7, 2021
The City of Huntsville debuted its latest public amenity on Sparkman Drive to benefit residents living in North Huntsville. Mayor Tommy Battle and District 1 Council Member Devyn Keith hosted a ribbon-cutting on April 7 to open the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, an eleven-acre campus featuring the new North Huntsville Library and recreation facilities. The $11 million project was funded by the City of Huntsville and donations from private and [ more ]
Read MoreMarch 2021 – Development Review
April 7, 2021
Continued expansion of the Mazda Toyota and Facebook projects, and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering were among the list of non-residential permits issued in March. Both residential permits and certificates of occupancy (COs) increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In March, 575 housing units were permitted, 206 single- and 369 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.26 (Plummer Road) where 343 [ more ]
Read MoreChurch Street closure temporarily delayed
April 6, 2021
A planned closure of Church Street between Clinton and Williams avenues has been delayed until further notice. The closure was initially planned for Wednesday, April 7, at 8 a.m. Huntsville’s Public Works Department will announce a new closure date as soon as possible.
Read MoreMurder Arrest
April 3, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department arrested sixty-year old Robert Wooten for Murder. Robert Wooten had a single car accident on November 11, 2020 while operating a motor vehicle on I565 and Jordan Lane. The accident caused the death of nine-year old Aaron Bass. Wooten was served an arrest warrant for murder today at his residence. He was transported to Madison County Jail without incident.
Read MoreSpecial Victims Unit Arrest
April 1, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department arrested a Harvest man for sexual abuse of a child under the age 12 after numerous tips from the community. Jadarian Williams, 24, is accused of sexually abusing the child and posting the abuse on social media. Several citizens contacted the Special Victims Unit (SVU) regarding the concerning social media post. No further information can be released about the post to protect the victim’s identity. The Huntsville Police SVU Investigators are [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Secures Team Pain to Design World Class Skatepark in John Hunt Park
April 1, 2021
A new cutting-edge sports complex designed by Team Pain is heading to John Hunt Park, this time in the form of an innovative skatepark that will challenge skaters, from professional to novice. The Huntsville City Council approved a resolution on January 14, 2021 that authorized the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Friends of Parks & Recreation for the construction and maintenance of the John Hunt [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services offering adoption special through April 17
March 30, 2021
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is overflowing with dogs of every possible color, size and personality in need of a forever – or even temporary – home. For the next three weeks, through April 17, HAS is offering adoption fees as low as $10. The adoption package includes vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, microchip, a City license and a free bag of dog food. Some exemptions apply. If you’re unable to adopt a pet, consider [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Municipal Offices Closed for Good Friday
March 29, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will be closed Friday, April 2, in observance of Good Friday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, April 5. Huntsville Transit will operate a normal schedule for both Orbit fixed-route buses and Access paratransit services. Because garbage collection occurs Monday-Thursday, there will be no change to service. Recycling will also not be affected. All Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities are closed, except the [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Safety Checkpoints
March 26, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting Traffic Safety checkpoints through this weekend. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your driver license, proof of insurance and vehicle tag registration to the officers. The Task Force utilizes data provided by NASO (North Alabama Safety Office) that determines traffic accident hotspots across the city. Right now there are 57 designated hotspots throughout [ more ]
Read MoreJohnson Legacy Center to include new urban park
March 25, 2021
Just seven months after cutting the ribbon on the new Johnson Legacy Center (JLC) in northwest Huntsville, the City is moving forward with plans to add an urban park to the campus. At the request of Mayor Tommy Battle, City Council approved a contract with Bostick Landscape Architects to design a new outdoor park adjacent to the JLC. “As we start this second phase, I am excited to see, yet again, the [ more ]
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