News & Updates
Redstone Arsenal Joint Land Use Study Hosts Public Workshop Aug. 21
August 9, 2018
PARTNERING WITH OUR NEIGHBOR REDSTONE ARSENAL – YOUR INPUT MATTERS! You are invited to a public workshop Aug. 21 regarding compatibility planning around Redstone Arsenal. The workshop is part of the ongoing development of the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) to address compatibility planning between Redstone Arsenal and the surrounding communities. The City of Huntsville, in cooperation with Redstone Arsenal and other communities, agencies, and organizations in the region, is preparing a [ more ]
Read MoreJuly 2018 – Monthly Development Review
August 8, 2018
A new climbing gym at Mid-City Huntsville topped the list of non-residential permits issued last month. Residential permits increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In July, 159 housing units were permitted, 113 single- and 46 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 212 (Greenbrier), where 36 units were permitted, 6 single- and 30 multi-family. This is a 12% increase over July 2017, when 142 housing units (82 [ more ]
Read MoreEducation Celebration returns for 8th year
August 6, 2018
From the desk of City Council Member Jennie Robinson, District 3 — This year will mark the 8th Annual Education Celebration. Scheduled for Saturday, August 18, from 9 a.m to Noon at Grissom High School, this outdoor event celebrates the eleven public schools in Madison County Commission District 5 and the communities they represent. This event is sponsored by Commissioner Phil Riddick and includes booths, attractions, an entertainment stage, inflatables, and more. There is [ more ]
Read MoreBudget Inn Investigation
August 3, 2018
Huntsville Police need assistance with a Homicide Investigation that began July 13th, 2018. The victim in this case, 40 year old Ryan Baker, was found deceased in a room at the Budget Inn on University Dr. Investigators are releasing a few still-camera photos that show a person of interest that we need identified. If anyone has knowledge about the identity or whereabouts of the individual in these photos please call [ more ]
Read MorePolice Chief Mark McMurray Statement on Huntsville Police Office Arrest
August 3, 2018
Police Chief Mark McMurray released the following statement on today’s arrest of Officer William Darby with regard to the officer-involved shooting on Deramus Avenue in April. “Suicide and mental illness are a national epidemic. Huntsville is not immune from the consequences of these personal tragedies. As a country and as a community, we are all struggling with these mental health issues. Our police department has been intensively training with Mental Health professionals [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle Statement on Huntsville Police Office Arrest
August 3, 2018
Mayor Tommy Battle released the following statement on today’s arrest of Officer William Darby with regard to the officer-involved shooting on Deramus Avenue in April. “Suicide is a tragedy and has become all too prevalent in our society. It impacts our friends and families, our workplace, and as we see today – our officers on the street. Responding to a suicide call where the individual is armed with a gun is one of [ more ]
Read MoreHPD Officer Arrest
August 3, 2018
A Madison County Grand Jury yesterday indicted Huntsville Police Officer William Darby on charges of murder with regard to an officer-involved shooting on Deramus Avenue in April 2018. Officer Darby was formally arrested and bonded out this morning. The incident in question occurred April 3, 2018. Huntsville Police were dispatched to a possible suicidal person armed with a gun. When officers arrived, 49-year-old Jeffery Louis Parker was in possession of a [ more ]
Read MoreTackle Homelessness at the Huntsville Animal Shelter
August 2, 2018
Animal Services is kicking off football pre-season by asking the community to ‘Tackle Homelessness” with our August 1-18 special. We’re offering half-price adoption fees for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Adult dogs and cats are $17, and puppies and kittens are $25. Some restrictions may apply to specific pets. Get ready for Game Day viewing this coming football season with a shelter dog or cat by your side. By adopting a [ more ]
Read MoreSchool ZoneAwareness
August 2, 2018
The Huntsville City Schools system as well as other schools within the city will start the new school year next week. The Huntsville Police Department wants to remind everyone about school zone safety and the laws that pertain to them. Especially the decreased speed limits through these areas in the mornings and when schools release students later in the day. These zones are distinctly marked and visible during the [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Hosts Premiere USA Swimming – 2018 Southern Zone Long Course Senior Championship
August 1, 2018
Wet is the word in Huntsville this week as more than 71 swim teams from across the Southeast compete in the prestigious USA Swimming, 2018 Southern Zone Long Course Senior Championship at the Huntsville Aquatics Center. This is the first time the Rocket City and the Huntsville Swim Association has been able to host a meet of this size and caliber, and it sets a precedence for future high level [ more ]
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