News & Updates
Worried about voting during COVID-19? Apply for an absentee ballot today
July 23, 2020
Citizens concerned about the COVID-19 outbreak may avoid the polls by casting an absentee ballot for the August 25 municipal election. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said anyone who wishes to vote by absentee ballot due to COVID-19 should mark the box stating they have a physical illness or infirmity that prevents their attendance at the polls on their application. “We’re grateful to our state leadership for extending the eligibility requirements [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Department applying for a United States Dept. of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
July 20, 2020
The Huntsville Police Department, of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, will be applying for a United States Dept. of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $142,242.00. The City of Huntsville will be dividing the award amount 50/50 with the Madison County Commission. This grant will fund the purchase of equipment upgrades to be used by the Huntsville Police Dept. The City Council of the City of Huntsville, [ more ]
Read MoreIntroducing “Orbit” and “Access” for fixed route and paratransit service
July 16, 2020
After thirty years in service, Huntsville Shuttle and HandiRide services have a new look and new names. The Huntsville Shuttle is now “Orbit” while HandiRide’s moniker has changed to “Access.” The rebranding efforts are part of a larger, five-phase Transit Improvement Plan that includes expanded fixed route and paratransit service, a new mobile app, additional transit hubs and the elimination of underutilized routes. Additional improvements to Huntsville’s public transportation offerings include [ more ]
Read MorePetco Foundation donates $40,000 to Huntsville Animal Services
July 15, 2020
Huntsville Animal Services is honored to be recognized by the Petco Foundation for its lifesaving work with homeless pets in Huntsville. A $40,000 investment was issued in March 2020 to aid the shelter in finding loving homes for Huntsville’s shelter dogs and cats. As a partner with the Petco Foundation, Huntsville Animal Services will be able to provide inhouse spay and neuter for shelter pets in order to get them [ more ]
Read MoreMissing Person
July 15, 2020
Huntsville Police is looking for a missing person. Sharon Michelle Copeland Hardee left her residence on June 30, 2020 and has not returned. She was last seen in the area of Ivy Avenue in Huntsville, AL. Her direction of travel is unknown at this time. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Sharon Michelle Copeland Hardee, please contact the Huntsville Police Department at (256) 427-5448. Hardee flyer
Read MoreVirtual career fair connects workers impacted by COVID-19 with jobs, training
July 15, 2020
Dislocated workers impacted by COVID-19 will have an opportunity to get back on their feet soon thanks to a state career and training fair with employers and training providers across north Alabama. The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, in collaboration with our local workforce council and educational partners, is working to connect residents temporarily out of work due to COVID-19 with upskilling training and in-demand job openings. The free Upwards Career & Training Fair [ more ]
Read MoreB&E To Auto Crime Prevention
July 14, 2020
Huntsville Police want to remind the public that locking vehicle doors can significantly reduce the possibility of being a victim of a vehicle burglary (B&E to Auto). We recently evaluated our B&E to Auto crime stats and saw a significant decrease city wide for the second quarter of 2020 as compared to the second quarter of 2019. There was a 41% decrease in B&E to Auto cases city wide during [ more ]
Read MorePolice Citizens Advisory Council Now Accepting Public Comment
July 9, 2020
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) is undertaking a review of police actions that occurred before and during recent protest events in Huntsville from May 30 to June 5. Part of the HPCAC review includes input from the general public. Residents may now submit their comments through an Online Form at HuntsvilleAL.gov/PoliceCitizensAdvisoryCouncil. The form will be active through August 7. While the review process is expected to take time, HPCAC Chair [ more ]
Read MoreHomicide Investigation
July 9, 2020
Huntsville Police responded to the area of the 2700 block of Oakwood Rd. at approximately 8:30 am reference a body that was in a grassy area at this location. When officers arrived a deceased male was found in an open area at the location. The male is 20-30 yrs. old. The specific manner of death is not being released at this time. The investigation continues. If anyone has any information about [ more ]
Read MoreJune 2020 – Monthly Development Review
July 9, 2020
More activity at Mazda-Toyota and Redstone Gateway, and a new community health clinic at Oakwood University were among the non-residential permits issued last month. The number of residential units permitted decreased slightly year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In June, 128 housing units were permitted, 126 single- and 2 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.12 (72 West) where 18 units were permitted, all single-family. [ more ]
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