Category: Top News
Huntsville Police secure conviction in 2021 assault and kidnapping case
February 28, 2025
A man has been found guilty of multiple felony charges following an extensive investigation by the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Special Victims Unit. Justin Norfleet, 29, of Huntsville, was found guilty of first-degree rape and two counts of second-degree kidnapping, stemming from two separate incidents in 2021. Norfleet had posed as a ride-share driver to commit the crimes. “This conviction is a testament to the strength of the survivors and the tireless [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville ITS Director signs off
February 28, 2025
The man tasked with keeping the City of Huntsville’s technology infrastructure secure and up-to-date is signing off. Bill Steiner, Director of Information Technology Services (ITS) retired at the end of February after 18 years of service. Bill led a team of 40 employees who managed the City’s local area networks and servers, including hardware and software purchases. His team maintained and repaired computers, managed the telecommunications network and provided ongoing tech [ more ]
Read MoreUpdated marker on Huntsville’s courthouse square honors early Black business owners
February 28, 2025
A newly updated historic marker on Huntsville’s courthouse square now recognizes the significant contributions of Henderson Brandon and his son, Daniel, founders of the city’s most successful Black-owned business in the late nineteenth century. The Brandon family’s masonry firm, active from 1887 to 1921, constructed 14 buildings across North Alabama, including Huntsville’s iconic Harrison Brothers Hardware, built by Daniel Brandon in 1902. The updated marker not only highlights the Brandon family’s achievements [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, ALDOT formalize agreement on Intelligent Transportation System
February 27, 2025
The City of Huntsville has formalized an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to allow the department access to traffic signals at more than three dozen intersections on federal and state roads through the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) via the Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP). The RTOP will allow ALDOT to draw upon the City’s insight and promote safety and efficiency in the intersections. The agreement also permits the [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville’s Music Ambassador Program poised for continued success
February 27, 2025
The future of Huntsville’s innovative Music Ambassador Program (MAP) is secure, thanks to recent efforts to establish clear funding goals and a solid mission. These strategic steps ensure MAP will continue to support local musicians through tour grants and enhancing the City’s reputation as a growing hub for music and culture. Launched in 2023, the program has already provided financial support for more than 40 tours. “With a well-defined vision in place, [ more ]
Read MoreCity to expand pavilion at John Hunt Park sand volleyball courts
February 27, 2025
The pavilion at John Hunt Park’s sand volleyball courts is getting major upgrades to provide more space for spectators at future tournaments. The City awarded Pearce Construction Co. a contract worth nearly $2.5 million to add a second floor to the existing open-air pavilion and make additional improvements to the popular facility. The project will be completed in two phases, with construction beginning this spring and finishing by fall 2026. The renovation [ more ]
Read MoreHPD to close downtown streets for Mardi Gras Parade
February 27, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will close several streets in downtown Huntsville to ensure public safety during the annual Mardi Gras Parade. Street closures will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, ahead of the parade, which will start at 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Meridian Street and Cleveland Avenue. The parade will travel along Meridian Street, Monroe Street, Washington Street, East Side Square, Eustis Avenue, Greene Street, and conclude [ more ]
Read MoreStep into history: Glenwood Cemetery digital walking tour will soon be available
February 26, 2025
The public can soon take a digital walking tour of Huntsville’s oldest surviving African American cemetery and learn more about the notable people interred there. Founded by the City in 1870, Glenwood Cemetery is located at 224 Blake Street NW. Since 1993, local historians such as Dr. Ollye Conley, volunteers and organizations have worked to gather data including biographical information, obituaries, photos and more on the deceased. More recently, the Twickenham Town Chapter [ more ]
Read MoreNominations open for annual Huntsville Beautification Awards
February 26, 2025
Nominations are open for the 2025 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The City of Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting applications and judging will take place after Memorial Day. The deadline to submit the entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Monday, April 7. You can submit payment through PayPal on the digital nominations or via check mailed to P.O. Box 738, Huntsville, AL 35804. Make checks payable to the Huntsville [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation’s Teen Career Summit to empower next generation of leaders
February 24, 2025
Registration is open for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s inaugural Teen Career Summit 2025, a free event designed to provide teens ages 14-18 with the tools they need to plan for future success. The event will be Thursday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center. Registration is open through March 3. The summit offers a full day of career exploration, interactive workshops and expert [ more ]
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