News & Updates
Your Voice Counts: Public Invited to Provide Feedback on John Hunt Park Skatepark
June 8, 2021
The community is encouraged to provide feedback on the future of John Hunt Park Skatepark during the second Skatepark Design Public Input Meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17. The two-hour interactive broadcast will be available for streaming on https://bit.ly/3g02Va9. Skateboard enthusiasts and the greater Huntsville community are invited to attend the free online event. Attendees can RSVP on Facebook. Team Pain Skateparks, the firm overseeing the project, will present feedback the public provided [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Officer Actions Ruled Out of Policy
June 3, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division has concluded its investigation into the actions of officers during their response to a 911 call by a convenience store employee at 905 Memorial Parkway at 6 p.m., on Sunday, May 30. During the response, the subject of the citizen-call resisted arrest, and the responding officers employed use-of-force techniques to gain compliance. Internal Affairs’ investigation included review of all body camera, in-store surveillance camera, and [ more ]
Read MoreDistrict 1 Residents Respond to Annual Satisfaction Survey
June 2, 2021
D1 residents responded to Council Member Devyn Keith’s annual Resident Satisfaction Survey by giving strong marks to parks and recreation, public safety, job offerings and housing options. Residents report general to high satisfaction with the 911 call center, Fire & Rescue and Police services, Animal Control, garbage pickup, recycling collection, neighborhood cleanup events, code enforcement and public transit. One area where they would like to see more investment is street [ more ]
Read MoreStatement from the Huntsville Police Department
June 1, 2021
“The Huntsville Police Department responded to a 911 call placed by a convenience store employee at 905 Memorial Parkway at 6 p.m., on Sunday, May 30. After an officer arrived on the scene and made contact with the suspect, the individual was non-compliant. The officer called for backup. An altercation with police subsequently occurred resulting in the arrest of Kemontae Hobbs, 22, for resisting arrest and obstructing government operations. We [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council Announces District 4 School Board Candidates
May 28, 2021
– The Huntsville City Council will interview five candidates for the District 4 seat on the Huntsville City School Board during public meetings Friday, June 4, and Monday, June 7, in the seventh-floor conference room of Huntsville City Hall. The City’s selection committee received six applications for outgoing School Board Member Walker McGinnis’ term, which will expire in November 2022. One of the candidates did not meet residency requirements. The selection process requires [ more ]
Read MoreFinance Presents Mid-Year Budget Review
May 27, 2021
City of Huntsville Finance Director Penny Smith provided a mid-year budget review to Mayor Tommy Battle and the Huntsville City Council at their regularly scheduled May 28 meeting. “You’ve heard me say a budget is just a plan, and you need to adjust your budget as your needs change,” said Smith. The Finance Director reviewed revenue collections and stimulus funding to date and shifts in City expenditures. Highlights include: $1 million increase for [ more ]
Read MoreProgress continues on redesign of Joe Davis Stadium
May 27, 2021
The City of Huntsville and its partners at Chapman Sisson Architects continue progress on renovation designs for Joe Davis Stadium. Known to locals as “The Joe,” the planned transformation of the stadium will give the property new life and make much of it unrecognizable to those who drive by each day. “This is a renovation of the entire stadium,” said Ricky Wilkinson, director of General Services. “A state-of-the-art scoreboard, audio-visual system, infrastructure [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Municipal Offices Closed for Memorial Day
May 26, 2021
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 1. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 31-June 4. Monday’s collection will be picked up Tuesday, Tuesday’s will be Wednesday and so on. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except the splash [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services reduces fee for ‘genetically adoptable’ pets
May 20, 2021
It’s become increasingly popular for pet owners to submit DNA tests to determine an animal’s breed, but Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) has taken away some of the guesswork by certifying its pets as 100% genetically adoptable. Starting Friday, May 21, adopters can take home a furry companion for as little as $10. There are more than 50 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens at the shelter in need of a temporary or [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Update on William Darby’s Due Process and Legal Fees
May 20, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s Legal and Human Resources departments provided the following update on May 20, 2021. Public Employee Due Process Trey Riley, City Attorney On May 7, 2021, William Darby received a Guilty Verdict on the charge of Murder in the Circuit Court of Madison County, Alabama. Within hours of that decision, Police Chief Mark McMurray notified the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC), which supervises training and certification of [ more ]
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