News & Updates
July 2020 – Development Review
August 7, 2020
New office and educational buildings topped the list of non-residential projects permitted last month. The number of residential units permitted increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In July, 190 housing units were permitted, 149 single- and 41 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.25 (Oakwood University) where 41 units were permitted, all multi-family. This is a 75.9% increase over July 2019, when 108 housing [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council launches new web portal, sets meetings to hear public comment
August 7, 2020
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council continues the fact-finding stage of its protest review and has created a plan to continue to collect information from citizens once the Community Input Form closes at midnight on Friday, August 7. First, the HHCAC independent counsel’s firm has established a website at huntsvillepolicereview.com that will allow citizens to upload cell phone and other video footage from the protest events that occurred in Huntsville from May 30, 2020 to June 5, 2020. Additionally, the HPCAC will be prepared to listen to public testimony at [ more ]
Read MoreNorth Huntsville Economic and Community Development Report
August 5, 2020
This report was created by the City of Huntsville’s Business Relations Officer Harrison Diamond and explores recent industrial and commercial development in North Huntsville, identifies opportunity zones for future growth, examines major road projects and provides an overview of additional quality of life and public safety news in the area. READ: North Huntsville Economic and Community Development Report
Read MorePerson of Interest In Missing Person Case – Sharon Michelle “Hardee”
August 3, 2020
Huntsville Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a white male Charles Preston DOB: 11-16-1990 a.k.a. “Shorty”. He is being sought for questioning in the disappearance of 49 year old Sharon Michelle Copeland. Copeland was originally reported as a missing person by HPD and last seen June 30th, 2020 in the area of Ivey Ave. In that report her last name was given as “Hardee”. On July 27th Investigators [ more ]
Read MoreOakwood Road Death Investigation (July 8th)
August 3, 2020
Huntsville Police have arrested 26 yr. old Druvante Trenain Love for Murder in the death investigation of 41 yr old Stacy Lashay Pleasure. Love is being booked in the jail at this time. On July 8th at approximately 9am HPD was called to the scene of a deceased male later identified as Stacy Pleasure, in an open grassy area at the 2700 block of Oakwood Rd. Major Crimes Investigators developed Love [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police release report on community suggestions and recommendations
July 31, 2020
The Huntsville Police Department has released its report to address 28 community suggestions and recommendations about the department’s policies, procedures and techniques. The questions came from several different organizations in the community following the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. READ: HPD Response to Community Input “Huntsville police strive to maintain a culture of continuous improvement,” said Police Chief Mark McMurray. “We recognize this can only be accomplished through routine engagement [ more ]
Read MoreShelter pets are virtually the best Study Buddies
July 31, 2020
Huntsville Animal Services is offering a new pet adoption promotion for the month of August. Just in time for school to start, we believe our pets are virtually the Best Study Buddies. Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity to adopt a Shelter pet and save a life. Adoption fees have been reduced to $5 to $15. Some exceptions may apply. Each adopted animal receives a free bag of pet food. The animal is microchipped for pet identification, [ more ]
Read MorePolice presentation on operations, training and initiatives
July 29, 2020
Huntsville Police Chief Mark McMurray and his Command staff presented an overview of police department operations, accreditations, policies, hiring and training practices and initiatives to Mayor Tommy Battle and City Council during a Council work session on July 29. View the police presentation in City Video. View the powerpoint presentation HERE.
Read MoreHuntsville Finance Director reviews COVID-19 impact on municipal budget
July 29, 2020
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, the City of Huntsville continues to fare well and tackle fiscal challenges that arise throughout the pandemic. That was the consensus on Wednesday, July 29, during a special City Council work session with Director of Finance Penny Smith, who provided an update on the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak. “Overall, we have faced the challenges of COVID-19 well,” she said. “We’ve held our own because of [ more ]
Read MoreCommunity Message from the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council
July 27, 2020
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) in accordance with City Council Resolution 20-512, which directs the HPCAC to produce a report concerning the events from May 30, 2020 to June 5, 2020, would like to update the community on actions taken thus far. Since the resolution was passed, the HPCAC has met to begin its review of the relevant Huntsville Police Department policies as well as other documentation of the [ more ]
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