News & Updates
Huntsville Recoups Investment in Remington Arms Agreement
July 23, 2021
The City of Huntsville and its regional partners have recovered $12.5 million in incentives offered to former firearms manufacturer Remington Arms in 2014. The nearly 200-year-old firearms manufacturer filed for bankruptcy in October 2020, resulting in the sale and auction of its assets. The recent sale of Remington’s 800,000-square-foot facility on Electronics Boulevard enabled the Cities of Huntsville and Athens, Madison County, Morgan County, Limestone County, and the Limestone County Economic [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council approves survey for I-565 connector
July 22, 2021
The Huntsville City Council on Thursday unanimously approved an agreement that could help ease traffic through the construction of a new four-lane arterial roadway connecting Interstate 565 to Redstone Arsenal Gate 10 at Patton Road. The agreement with Volkert, Inc. is for a Planning Environmental Linkage (PEL) survey, to include preliminary engineering design for the 2.5-mile connector road. City Engineer Kathy Martin explained the connector would be funded through the Metropolitan Planning [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Arrest
July 22, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested Korte Pierre Watkins, 29, around 8:45 a.m. Thursday morning, July 22, at a home on Thorntons Way Circle. Watkins surrendered to officers outside the home without incident. Watkins was wanted by Decatur Police for seven felony charges for rape, sodomy, electronic solicitation, traveling to meet a child for a sex act and three counts of obscene matter contact. Watkins is being picked up by Decatur [ more ]
Read MoreThe Rescue Games: Huntsville Animal Services issues adoption plea
July 21, 2021
As the summer Olympics kick off in Tokyo, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is asking the public to accomplish a different kind of Olympic feat by adopting or fostering a furry friend. The Shelter continues to see higher-than-usual dog surrenders at its facility on 4950 Triana Boulevard in Huntsville. That’s why HAS has extended its lowered adoption rates through the end of July – $10 for adult dogs and cats, though some [ more ]
Read MoreDo you have what it takes? Huntsville Fire & Rescue kicks off hiring campaign
July 21, 2021
If you’ve ever dreamed of having a career at Huntsville Fire & Rescue, now’s your chance to become part of a team of elite, caring and brave individuals with a heart for service. Soon accepting applications for firefighters and dispatchers, Huntsville Fire & Rescue is seeking highly motivated and community-driven individuals to join its growing ranks. “The City of Huntsville takes great pride in its Fire & Rescue department,” said Mayor Tommy [ more ]
Read MoreFirst of its kind: City of Huntsville seeks full-time Music Officer
July 16, 2021
The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for Huntsville Music Officer, a full-time position geared toward anyone with a vision for transforming the Rocket City into a must-see music city. The City is in a prime position to draw regional and national music fans who want to catch a show at the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center or the new Mars Music Hall. At MidCity, [ more ]
Read MoreArts Huntsville invites artists to submit qualifications for public art installations in new City Hall
July 15, 2021
Arts Huntsville announced a national Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for two large-scale public art installations to be included in the new Huntsville City Hall complex scheduled for completion in August 2023. The two public art installations will be viewed as visitors enter City Hall and include an Entry Lobby Wall Art installation and a Suspended Artwork installation above the grand staircase between the first and second floor public entry areas. The [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services slashes fees to help clear the kennels
July 14, 2021
The Shelter has taken in over 100 animals in two days, and to save their lives, new homes need to be found quickly. To that end, adult cat adoption fees have been lowered from $35 to $10, while kitten fees are reduced from $50 to $35. Most adult dog adoption fees are now $10, though some exclusions apply. Click here to see photos, ages and descriptions of available animals. The adoption package [ more ]
Read More15 Cadets Graduate from Huntsville Police Academy
July 9, 2021
Fifteen cadets graduated from the Huntsville Police Department’s 64th Academy Session on Friday, July 9. The cadets completed the 19-week academy, learning necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in keeping the community safe. “Enforcing the law is only a part of our job,” said HPD Chief Mark McMurray. “We have to also be a part of the community, a good family member and a friend to those we serve. I [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council seeks to clarify proposed bylaw changes
July 8, 2021
The Huntsville City Council is seeking to clarify proposed changes to its bylaws, which would streamline how Council conducts City business. Those changes, introduced at the June 24 meeting, will be considered tonight. If enacted, the changes would amend Divisions 1 and 2 of Article III City Council of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama. By modifying the bylaws, the Council hopes to conduct City business in a [ more ]
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