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City of Huntsville accepting applications for 2025 Summer Intern Program

December 18, 2024

The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Intern Program, offering an exceptional career-building opportunity for college students. The program is available to individuals 19 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED and is open to current students or recent graduates from accredited colleges and universities. Applications will be accepted through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The eight-week program will select up to [ more ]

Huntsville Police looking for driver, truck in connection to Dec. 12 hit-and-run incident

December 18, 2024

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) needs the public’s help finding the person responsible for critically injuring a man in a hit-and-run incident on Hobbs Island Road on Thursday, Dec. 12 just after 5 p.m. HPD Investigators believe it is a Chevrolet pickup truck from the 1990s or early 2000s with a two-tone paint scheme: maroon on top and gray or white on the bottom. The truck is equipped with a ladder rack and toolbox [ more ]

Road closures and foot traffic expected downtown for annual Rocket City Marathon

December 10, 2024

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will assist with traffic control during the Rocket City Marathon on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15. HPD officers will be stationed along the race route to ensure the safety of runners and manage traffic flow. Saturday, Dec. 14 Saturday events include a 10K, 5K and 1-mile run. Monroe Street from Clinton to Williams avenues will close for the duration of the events, from 7 a.m. to [ more ]

Huntsville Police hold graduation ceremony for 71st academy session

December 6, 2024

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is proud to welcome two new officers who are ready to serve and protect the community after successfully meeting the rigorous training standards of the Huntsville Police Academy. Police Chief Kirk Giles expressed his pride in the graduates, highlighting their commitment and resilience throughout the academy. “Today, we honor two individuals who have demonstrated the dedication, integrity and courage required to wear this badge,” Chief Giles said. “Their journey [ more ]

Huntsville Police urge caution during annual Christmas parade

November 27, 2024

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) advises drivers to expect traffic congestion and road closures in downtown Huntsville on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for the annual Huntsville Christmas Parade. Several streets and intersections along the parade route will close in phases beginning at 4 p.m. The parade will start at 6 p.m. Impacted roads include Clinton Avenue, Church Street, Williams Avenue, Washington Street and Meridian Street. The parade will begin at Lot K on [ more ]

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