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MidCity District streetscape improvements include addition of a small park
August 8, 2024
A portion of Huntsville’s MidCity District is set to undergo major streetscape enhancements between Stax and Sanderson streets. The City awarded the construction contract to the lowest bidder, Bulls Construction Group. The project will feature new roadway pavers, on-street parking, decorative street lighting, concrete sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping and a quarter-acre park at The Point. The park will be equipped with a small pavilion, seating areas, landscaping, irrigation and utilities. It’s one of [ more ]
Read MoreGear up for safe cycling at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Bicycle Safety Rodeo
August 7, 2024
Young bicycle riders eager to sharpen their two-wheel skills are invited to join Huntsville Parks & Recreation for a Bicycle Safety Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 10. The free event is from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Challenger Elementary School, 13555 Chaney Thompson Road SE. Tailored for children ages 6-12, the rodeo aims to promote safe riding practices among budding cyclists. Participants will engage in interactive sessions covering safety [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police seek information on person of interest in deadly shooting
August 7, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) seeks the public’s help as it investigates a deadly weekend shooting. The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Hobbs Island Road on Sunday, Aug. 4, at approximately 9:45 a.m. When HPD officers arrived to the area, they found Kirk Urban, 49, with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was immediately transported to Huntsville Hospital, where he later died. A witness told investigators Urban was in a verbal altercation with a [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville residents have until Aug. 12 to register for municipal election
August 7, 2024
Huntsville residents who plan to vote in the upcoming municipal election have until Monday, Aug. 12, to register or update their information. Only voters in Districts 1 and 5 will cast ballots for City Council and Huntsville City School Board. Mayor Tommy Battle, who had no opposition at the candidate qualifying deadline, was declared the winner by the City Council on June 27. Those needing to register, update their information or confirm [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services urges residents to elect to adopt, not shop
August 7, 2024
In this year of choices, Mayor Battle and City leaders encourage Huntsville area residents to elect to adopt, not shop, and give loving homes to shelter animals. In August, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is offering free adoptions on most adult pets as part of the nationwide “Clear the Shelters” adoption campaign. “We invite everyone to come out, meet these wonderful animals and consider giving them a loving forever home,” Mayor Tommy Battle [ more ]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit arrest
August 1, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Alazia Na’Riya Latrice Harris, 20, of Montgomery with capital murder for a deadly shooting that happened in the 3200 block of Spool Lane around 5:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. HPD officers responded to the area for an unresponsive subject lying outside the residence with multiple gunshot wounds and identified her as Naji Wiggins, 21. Wiggins was pronounced dead at the scene. A second gunshot [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue opens new fire station to boost safety and services in west Huntsville
August 1, 2024
Huntsville leaders officially opened Fire Station No. 20, a new facility designed to improve public safety response in one of the city’s fastest-growing areas and help homeowners save on insurance premiums. “This station is something we’ve needed for a long time to serve one of the fastest-growing parts of Huntsville,” Chief Howard McFarlen said. “It will ensure a faster response time to everything from fires and medical emergencies to crashes and [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces start of absentee voting ahead of Aug. 27 municipal election
August 1, 2024
Absentee voting for the Aug. 27 municipal election in the City of Huntsville is now open. The City Clerk’s Office will accept absentee applications by mail through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The last day for a voter to apply for an absentee ballot in person is Aug. 22, while Aug. 26 is the last day to apply for an emergency absentee ballot. A registered voter may vote absentee if: They will [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville’s Green Team pushes for cleaner roads with #LitterFreeHSV
July 30, 2024
The City of Huntsville is amplifying efforts to create a #LitterFreeHSV by enlisting the community’s help in driving away litter on the City’s roadways. With continued growth and increased traffic, the volume of litter on highly trafficked corridors, such as I-565 and Memorial Parkway, has increased. Huntsville Director of Landscape Management Brian Walker said a particular challenge is unsecured or overstuffed trucks and waste haulers transporting trash and materials. “It is shocking [ more ]
Read MoreNorth Alabama Drug Task Force arrest
July 29, 2024
A Huntsville man has been charged with drug trafficking following a weekend arrest. The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF) executed a search warrant in the area of Jonathan Drive at 1 a.m. on Friday, July 26. They subsequently arrested Trenton Lorenzo Grays, 36, and seized the following quantities of drugs: 13.75 ounces of fentanyl 4 ounces of crack cocaine 6.5 ounces of methamphetamine ice 501 Xanax pills 46 grams of mushrooms 3.2 pounds of marijuana 2.8 pounds of spice (analog) 1.8 grams of ecstasy 1 [ more ]
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