News & Updates
Healthy Huntsville Walking Challenge Joins Botanical Garden Fidos After 5
September 26, 2016
The Healthy Huntsville team is offering another opportunity to log miles in the Mayor’s 100 Mile – 100 Day Walking Challenge at the Botanical Garden “Fidos After 5” weekly event. Parks & Recreation and Animal Services are partnering with Huntsville Botanical Garden to host a one-mile dog friendly walk on Thursday, September 29, at 5:30 p.m. Walkers may bring their dogs for a round of exercise, or host one of the [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council Approves 2017 Budget
September 23, 2016
The Huntsville City Council unanimously approved a $197 million dollar operating budget Thursday night for the 2017 fiscal year. The budget contains a two percent cost of living raise for City employees, supports growth in the police department with eight new positions, and provides fleet improvements for fire, police and sanitation. City schools will receive $22.7 million. In a separate vote, Council also approved $85.8 million in capital projects that positively [ more ]
Read MoreThird Arrest Made in 2015 Holmes Avenue Murder
September 22, 2016
The Huntsville Police Department Major Crimes Unit has charged 23 year old Lakesha Dyer of Huntsville with Murder. The arrest stems from the May 2015 shooting death of Jerry Caudle. On May 19, 2015, officers responded to a call of gunshots in the 2800 block of Holmes Avenue. When they arrived they found Mr. Caudle lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital where [ more ]
Read MoreArrest Made in Bojangles Robbery
September 21, 2016
The Huntsville Police Department Robbery Investigative Unit has charged 19 year old Davian Rice of Huntsville with Robbery. The arrest followed the armed robbery of Bojangles at 4323 University Drive, on September 20. Officers responded to the robbery call at approximately 10:10 p.m. last night after two men entered the restaurant at gunpoint and demanded money. With the assistance of a police K-9 officers were able to quickly locate Rice who [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville to Host Inaugural Rocket City Classic – Crimson Tide v. Arkansas State
September 21, 2016
For the University of Alabama basketball team, it’s a bold step as coach Avery Johnson tries to expand its outreach across the state. For another team, the Huntsville Sports Commission, it’s an opportunity to showcase the city and add a different dimension to its primary task The 2016 Rocket City Classic will match Alabama against Arkansas State on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Von Braun Center’s Propst Arena. The game [ more ]
Read MoreNational Night Out 2016
September 20, 2016
On Tuesday, October 4, your family is invited to join forces with the Huntsville Police Department, the Huntsville Community Watch Association, Madison County Sheriff’s Department and other area law enforcement and community agencies as we join thousands of communities nationwide to celebrate the Annual National Night Out. This police-community partnership event involves over 16,500 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. National Night [ more ]
Read MoreOfficer-Involved Shooting Update
September 19, 2016
The Huntsville Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened September 17 at 8212 Bailey Cove Road. Police have identified 45 year old Robert Young, of Huntsville, as the man who was shot and died on the scene. The officers involved are on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation and Incident Review Board. Officers responded to an alarm call at the Marathon gas station at approximately 3:00 a.m. Saturday [ more ]
Read MoreOfficer-Involved Shooting
September 19, 2016
The Huntsville Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened overnight at 8212 Bailey Cove Road. The adult white male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, and the officers involved are on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Officers responded to an alarm call at the Marathon gas station at approximately 3:00 a.m. When they arrived they discovered it was a burglary in-progress. There was a broken glass [ more ]
Read MoreTrail of Tears Motorcycle Ride
September 15, 2016
The annual Trail of Tears motorcycle ride will be coming through Huntsville Saturday, September 17. The ride will come into Huntsville from Scottsboro on Highway 72. They will continue west on I-565 to exit 3, Greenbrier Road, and stop at Rocket Harley Davidson. They will leave Rocket Harley Davidson at 12:30 p.m. and travel north on Mooresville Road to Highway 72. All entrance ramps to travel westbound on I-565 along [ more ]
Read MoreMedication Take-Back Events
September 15, 2016
Partnership for a Drug-Free Community and local law enforcement are partnering with other community agencies to offer two medication take-back events. These events are designed to offer the community a safe way to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted medications. The first event will be held on Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Jaycee Building, 2180 Airport Road, and CVS Pharmacy, 12275 Hwy. 231/431 North, Meridianville. [ more ]
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