News & Updates
City Council – Meeting Highlights from October 12, 2017
October 13, 2017
New President District 2 Council Member Mark Russell was honored early in Thursday’s Huntsville City Council meeting with his 15-year pin for service to the City. Then at meeting’s end, he was elected as the Council President. It will be his tenth term in that role. Dr. Jennie Robinson, the District 3 representative and outgoing president, will serve as president pro-tem. Bill Kling of District 4 will again serve as third presiding [ more ]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of October 9, 2017
October 13, 2017
Read time: 1 minute Welcome to the Fiber Hood Google Fiber is now offering services in the Hampton Cove area of Huntsville. Innovation is what we do Huntsville hosted the Association of University Research Parks annual meeting, where the city received the Community of Innovation award. Rocket City meet Rocket Engines Aerojet Rocketdyne will manufacture advanced rocket engines in North Huntsville Industrial Park and site its defense HQ in Cummings Research Park. Looking for a home? The North Alabama Multiple Listing Service reports Huntsville/Madison [ more ]
Read MoreHelp Locating a Runaway
October 12, 2017
Huntsville Police need help locating a runaway. Danielle Faith Bryant, age 14, DOB 02-12-2003, 5’8”, 135 lbs, ran away from at the end of September. Investigators are asking anyone who has had contact with her to please call Huntsville Police at (256)722-7100.
Read MoreIncident Review Board Findings– Green Meadow Officer Involved Shooting
October 12, 2017
On September 20, 2017, Huntsville Police officers responded to a home invasion at an address on Green Meadow Drive. One of the victims managed to escape after being shot five (5) times and fled to a neighbor to call for help. After the escape of one victim, the offender, Haraesheo Rice, then led the second (2nd) victim who had already been shot in the face, from the residence at gunpoint. [ more ]
Read MoreOne Dead Following Saturday Night Shooting
October 2, 2017
Huntsville Police are investigating the shooting death of George Carl Jarrett (3/12/1983) of Meridianville, Al. On Saturday September 30, 2017 at approximately 6:50 PM Huntsville Police received a call about a traffic accident near the intersection of Adventist Boulevard and Wynn Drive. Upon arriving the driver of the vehicle was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators believe the victim was shot while driving along Adventist Boulevard and [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville and Decatur Public Safety Officers team up to encourage shelter pet adoptions
October 1, 2017
A fundamental role for firefighters is to rescue. In addition to rescuing people from burning buildings or stranded cats from trees, Huntsville Fire & Rescue is partnering to help rescue dogs and cats in need of adoption. In coordination with the City of Decatur’s “Law Paws” program, which pairs a shelter pet with a Decatur Police Officer to promote adoption, Huntsville’s Animal Shelter is getting in on the action by launching its own campaign, “Rescue Me: Fire Dogs.” Similar to Decatur’s program, Huntsville’s initiative [ more ]
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