News & Updates
Huntsville Animal Services saves lives in 2022, promotes spay/neuter
January 12, 2023
Huntsville Animal Services found homes for more than 5,100 animals in 2022, representing a live-release rate of nearly 92% for the year. It was the eighth consecutive year the shelter has achieved a save rate of over 90%, a benchmark of success set by animal welfare organizations across the U.S. Director Karen Sheppard credits Mayor Tommy Battle and City Council for their continued support, which includes more than $2.6 million in facility [ more ]
Read MoreNorth Alabama Drug Task Force arrest
January 11, 2023
The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF) has charged Justin Omari Mitchell, 25, with drug trafficking, drug sale near a school and possession of a deadly weapon on school grounds following an incident at 1001 Haysland Road on Tuesday, Jan. 10. NADTF agents learned Mitchell was selling fentanyl-pressed pills while working in a contract security role at an after-school sporting event. Agents took Mitchell into custody without incident at the game. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 11, 2023
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Transit and Municipal Court. Residential curbside collection will be delayed by one day the week of Jan. 16-20. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Essential police and fire personnel will remain on duty throughout the holiday.
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