News & Updates
South Huntsville Redevelopment to Transform Haysland Square
August 14, 2020
One of the most prominent vacant retail developments in the Huntsville metro area is getting a 23.5 million-dollar investment. Branch Properties is proud to announce Publix Super Markets will be their grocery anchor tenant in its new development The Market at Hays Farm on South Memorial Parkway “This is an exciting development for South Huntsville and a welcome announcement for all those residents who have eagerly hoped for a revival of [ more ]
Read MoreIt’s a Hot Mass of Furry Felines at Huntsville Animal Services
August 13, 2020
Huntsville Animal Services rescued 31 cats and kittens from one home this week and is looking for the community to help in placing the felines in good homes. These adorable felines are healthy, friendly and anxious to be adopted. The Shelter now has more than 50 felines available for adoption ranging from $5 to $50. It’s a perfect time to adopt by visiting online or in person and view all the pets available for adoption, including the [ more ]
Read MoreResidential Bulk Waste Pick-up Delays
August 13, 2020
The City of Huntsville Sanitation Division advises that some areas of Huntsville may experience delays in the bulk curbside collection due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The combination of the State’s “Safer at Home Order” and the already high volume of debris placed curbside during the summer months has caused an abnormally large increase in the amount of bulk trash to collect. City Sanitation crews are working diligently to collect this material, [ more ]
Read MoreReminder: Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council public comment meetings Aug. 12 and 28
August 12, 2020
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council would like to remind the community it will be holding the first of two public hearings on Wednesday, August 12, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both hearings will be held at the Huntsville City Council chambers at 308 Fountain Circle in downtown Huntsville. “In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the City Council Chambers was the most optimal location to hold the hearings,” said Vicki Guerrieri, chair of the [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Receives $12.5 Million Federal Grant for New Multimodal Transit Station
August 11, 2020
The City of Huntsville learned today it will receive a $12.5 million grant from the Federal Transportation Administration to construct a new multimodal transit station downtown. Last year, the City applied for federal funding to move and expand its public transportation transfer facility and renovate its existing operating facility on Cleveland Avenue. (See renderings of the proposed project.) “This grant will provide a major upgrade in our transportation system,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “When [ more ]
Read MoreJordan Ln July 26th Shooting Investigation – Arrest
August 10, 2020
Huntsville Police arrested twenty-year old Tayveon Doron Sanderson on August 7th for Capital Murder in relation to the July 26th Jordan Ln Shooting Investigation. He was located this past Friday at an apartment on Westheimer Drive with the assistance of the US Marshal’s Task force. On July 26th around 6:15pm HPD responded to investigate the shooting death of 22 yr old Sanchez Leslie at a location on Jordan Ln just south [ more ]
Read MoreJuly 2020 – Development Review
August 7, 2020
New office and educational buildings topped the list of non-residential projects permitted last month. The number of residential units permitted increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In July, 190 housing units were permitted, 149 single- and 41 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.25 (Oakwood University) where 41 units were permitted, all multi-family. This is a 75.9% increase over July 2019, when 108 housing [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council launches new web portal, sets meetings to hear public comment
August 7, 2020
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council continues the fact-finding stage of its protest review and has created a plan to continue to collect information from citizens once the Community Input Form closes at midnight on Friday, August 7. First, the HHCAC independent counsel’s firm has established a website at huntsvillepolicereview.com that will allow citizens to upload cell phone and other video footage from the protest events that occurred in Huntsville from May 30, 2020 to June 5, 2020. Additionally, the HPCAC will be prepared to listen to public testimony at [ more ]
Read MoreNorth Huntsville Economic and Community Development Report
August 5, 2020
This report was created by the City of Huntsville’s Business Relations Officer Harrison Diamond and explores recent industrial and commercial development in North Huntsville, identifies opportunity zones for future growth, examines major road projects and provides an overview of additional quality of life and public safety news in the area. READ: North Huntsville Economic and Community Development Report
Read MorePerson of Interest In Missing Person Case – Sharon Michelle “Hardee”
August 3, 2020
Huntsville Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a white male Charles Preston DOB: 11-16-1990 a.k.a. “Shorty”. He is being sought for questioning in the disappearance of 49 year old Sharon Michelle Copeland. Copeland was originally reported as a missing person by HPD and last seen June 30th, 2020 in the area of Ivey Ave. In that report her last name was given as “Hardee”. On July 27th Investigators [ more ]
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