News & Updates
Big Spring Park Reopens after $2 Million Renovation
April 19, 2017
Nine months of major renovations to Big Spring Park are complete, giving residents an opportunity to celebrate spring in a dramatically improved urban oasis. The $2 million renovation to the City’s most popular park included a host of infrastructure repairs and upgrades – replacing crumbling seawalls, improving pedestrian connectivity, new lighting and electrical, fountains, and more. To save money and time, the City performed half of the work with in-house crews. [ more ]
Read MoreInaugural Senior Fishing Rodeo April 20
April 18, 2017
The City’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center are hosting an inaugural Senior Fishing Rodeo on Thursday, April 20, at 9 a.m., in Brahan Spring Park’s North Lagoon. Seniors ages 55+ are invited to enjoy a free morning of fishing and camaraderie. The lagoon has been stocked with 300 pounds of catfish and is closed to the public until the morning of the event on April 20. [ more ]
Read MoreBecoming an Officer 56th Police Academy – Part IV
April 18, 2017
Becoming an officer: It’s starting to feel real
Read MoreMedication Take-Back Event
April 18, 2017
Partnership for a Drug-Free Community and local law enforcement are partnering with other community agencies to offer a medication take-back event. The event will take place on Saturday April 29 at five locations across Madison County. These events are a great way to keep expired, unused and unwanted medications from falling into the wrong hands. They also protect our environment by keeping these medications out of our water supply. Medication can be [ more ]
Read MoreSTAC Agents Make Drug Trafficking Arrests
April 17, 2017
The Madison-Morgan County HIDTA Drug Task Force (STAC) charged four Huntsville men with Drug Trafficking over the weekend. Friday April 14, STAC Agents stopped two vehicles involved in a marijuana distribution organization. During the traffic stop Agents found a small amount of marijuana, Xanax, a stolen handgun, and $23,000 in cash. As a result officers obtained a search warrant for 157 Sanderson Road in Meridianville. The search warrant was served [ more ]
Read MoreBlack is Back! $10 Adoption Special at Huntsville Animal Services
April 17, 2017
Fall in love with our black-furred dogs and cats at Huntsville Animal Services during our $10 adoption special now through April 29. Sleek and chic, our beautiful black-coated pets are looking for a home where they can bring joy and unconditional love. All cat and dog adoptions during this special include vaccinations, microchip, City license, and spay or neuter. Visit us at the Shelter! Animal Services is located at 4950 Triana Boulevard SW. Hours [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Safety Checkpoints
April 13, 2017
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints Friday night, April 14. The Task Force utilizes data provided by the State that determines traffic accident hotspots across the city. There are 40 designated hotspots throughout Huntsville, and they will be conducting checkpoints at one or more of those locations. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your driver license, [ more ]
Read MoreHeroes among us: HPD officers and community watch organizations honored
April 12, 2017
Huntsville Police Chief Mark McMurray has placed a priority on community policing and forging stronger relations between citizens and his officers. That relationship was celebrated last week in an informal banquet at The Roundhouse held in by the Huntsville Community Watch Association. It was “to honor the heroes walking among us, who are not looking for glory or praise,” said Rheajoela Caldwell, president of the Association. A number of awards were presented, both [ more ]
Read MoreA Call for Help
April 12, 2017
A look at the pivotal role HPD dispatchers play at the 9-1-1 Center
Read MoreMarch 2017: Monthly Development Review
April 12, 2017
Topgolf and a new restaurant at Bridge Street Town Centre were among the non-residential permits issued last month. Residential permits decreased, while CO’s increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In March, 135 housing units were permitted, 99 single- and 36 multi-family. The top tracts for building permits last month was 212 (Greenbrier), where 40 units were permitted, 4 single- and 36 multi-family. This is a 22.4% decrease over March 2016, when 174 [ more ]
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