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City of Huntsville prepares for more peaceful demonstrations
June 2, 2020
The City of Huntsville is preparing for more demonstrations this week as the community and nation continue to mourn the tragic death of George Floyd. Huntsville Police and City departments are working with area leaders to ensure a safe and peaceful event on Wednesday sponsored by the NAACP. The demonstration on Monday in Big Spring Park and subsequent march around the courthouse square was scheduled as a three-hour event and largely [more]
Read MoreHealthy Huntsville to Offer Free Fitness in the Park Classes
June 1, 2020
Healthy Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation are offering free, socially-distanced exercise sessions in Big Spring Park each Saturday in June. Fitness in the Park 2020 will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Big Spring Park East near the canal bridge at Spragins Street. If it rains, classes will be taught under the adjacent covered area in the YMCA/Huntsville Utilities building. “We hope these free fitness options will motivate [more]
Read MoreHPD Chief McMurray Statement Regarding The Death Of George Floyd In Minnesota
June 1, 2020
“The misconduct of a few officers several hundred miles away has once again brought national attention and doubt on the profession of law enforcement. I have spent this last week in communication with Huntsville Police Department employees, the Mayor’s Office and our City Council Members emphasizing the intolerable and inexcusable in-custody death of George Floyd. The video is heart-wrenching and angers police leaders across the country. HPD extends our deepest condolences [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle Statement in Response to Protests
June 1, 2020
“The events in Minnesota have shaken people around the country to the core, including many of our residents in Huntsville. We share the outrage at the senseless death of George Floyd. What we witnessed in that horrible video should never occur. We pray for healing and justice. “As the country rises in protest, there are those in Huntsville who have chosen to demonstrate their hurt and frustration with calls for reform [more]
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