News & Updates
Mayor Battle appoints new directors for Parks & Recreation, Parking & Public Transit
March 25, 2021
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle on Thursday announced the appointments of Bernita Reese as director of Huntsville Parks & Recreation and Quisha Riche as director of Parking & Public Transit. The Mayor’s recommendations were unanimously approved by the City Council. Reese fills the spot left vacant following Steve Ivey’s recent retirement, while Riche replaces Tommy Brown, who retires in June. Bernita Reese Bernita Reese Reese comes to Huntsville from Columbus, Ohio, where she has served [ more ]
Read MoreNeed help after the storm? 211 a valuable resource for residents
March 25, 2021
When severe weather damages property, homeowners and renters often don’t know where to turn for help. In Huntsville and Madison County, residents should dial 211 Connects Alabama in the event they are left without shelter. The 211 system serves as a clearinghouse for both state and local resources. “If it’s an emergency and you’re in danger, call 911 first and get yourself out of danger,” said Scott Erwin, Huntsville’s Community Development manager. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services offering March Madness adoption special
March 23, 2021
Is your family in need of a new furry team member? Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is offering adoption fees of $10 to $25 on select dogs as part of March Madness Week. The fee includes the same amenities as the regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter surgery, microchip, a City license and a free bag of dog food. The promotion runs through Saturday, March 27. If you’re unable to adopt a pet [ more ]
Read MoreBeware: Scammers are on the prowl
March 19, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department has received an influx of calls in recent weeks from concerned citizens who were scammed or almost scammed. Scammers are calling individuals and impersonating government agencies, prize/sweepstakes organizations and vehicle warranty offices. During these calls, they ask an individual to buy a prepaid gift card or a gift card to a big box store. The scammer will explain it will pay a fine, taxes or sometimes promise [ more ]
Read MoreMulti-Agency Operation Leads to 30 Arrests
March 18, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department is pleased to announce the results of a successful multi-agency operation based out of our North Alabama Multi-Agency Crime Center (NAMACC) that concluded on Thursday, March 18. After receiving numerous complaints from people in a Huntsville neighborhood, NAMACC analyzed crime data and prioritized making the neighborhood safer. The following local, state and federal agencies were a part of the operation: The Huntsville Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, [ more ]
Read MoreFlooding at Hays Nature Preserve
March 18, 2021
Flooding issues have closed several areas within the Parks and Recreation Department. Access to a majority of the Hays Nature Preserve has been closed today (Thursday, March 18) due to flooding issues. The only areas accessible at this time are the Main Entrance on U.S. Highway 431 and the Natural Playground and Bar Lake areas. In addition, the Indian Creek Greenway and Creekwood Park are also closed. For more information, keep up with [ more ]
Read MoreHistoric African American cemetery earns national recognition through Civil Rights Network
March 15, 2021
A new federal designation could help preserve Huntsville’s Glenwood Cemetery, the City’s oldest surviving Black burial ground. An integral part of the City’s history, Glenwood is the resting place of people who were born slaves, emancipated and lived out the remainder of their days in the separate-but-equal South. “The civil rights movement has deep roots here in the Tennessee Valley,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “The stories being uncovered at Glenwood are crucial [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offers COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance
March 15, 2021
The City of Huntsville is pleased to offer emergency rental assistance to citizens financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury, has provided $25 billion to state and local governments to assist households suffering hardships related to COVID-19. The U.S. Treasury awarded more than $6 million in grant funds to Huntsville to help qualified tenants pay current, past due and up [ more ]
Read MoreStrong showing by Huntsville Transit operators in statewide competition
March 12, 2021
Five Huntsville Transit operators were among those who placed at the 2021 Alabama RTAP Bus & Paratransit Roadeo competition at Lakepoint State Park in Eufaula on March 5-6. In the Large Bus division, Alvin Franklin placed first, Reychal Lewis placed second and Modjeska Eldridge placed fourth. All three employees are fixed-route bus operators for Huntsville Orbit. Five Huntsville Transit bus operators competed in the 2021 Alabama RTAP Bus & Paratransit Roadeo competition [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services to close March 16 for staff training seminar
March 11, 2021
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) will close its doors to the public for one day next week as staff members and volunteers participate in a program that could lead to higher adoption rates. Next week, March 16-18, HAS will welcome Dogs Playing for Life, a Florida-based nonprofit that works with shelters on methods to reduce stress on shelter dogs through small playgroups. By reducing stress, dogs display fewer aggressive tendencies and have [ more ]
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