News & Updates
West Huntsville Recreation Center
September 9, 2024
The recreation center on Martin Road is set for construction after City officials joined Council Member Meredith at a groundbreaking ceremony. The center will feature two basketball courts, two volleyball courts and three indoor pickleball courts as well as three exterior pickleball courts. Meredith expressed his appreciation to the City administration and his fellow Council members for their support.
Read MoreHuntsville Police seek public comment on service, performance
September 9, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) seeks community feedback as part of its reaccreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Residents can share their insights on HPD’s community involvement, public safety services and overall suitability for reaccreditation through CALEA’s public comment portal. Comments, which may include both commendations and concerns, will be sent directly to CALEA for evaluation. The portal is specifically for providing feedback on HPD’s service [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville secures $21M for Holmes Avenue revamp
September 6, 2024
A $21.6 million federal grant will provide significant safety enhancements along a 3.25-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue between downtown and the campus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The initiative also bolsters the City’s efforts to create a multimodal transportation network through the busy corridor, which currently lacks essential safety features for cyclists and pedestrians. The project also aligns with the City’s goal of zero roadway fatalities or serious injuries [more]
Read MoreNational Cyber Summit preparing for annual conference in Huntsville
September 4, 2024
Scheduled for Sept. 24-26, the National Cyber Summit (NCS) is the nation’s most innovative cyber security-technology event. The 15th annual summit offers unique educational, collaborative and workforce development opportunities for industry visionaries and rising leaders. Mayor Battle speaks at the 15th annual National Cyber Summit news conference. “It’s always a pleasure welcoming the brilliant minds and experts in the cyber world,” Mayor Battle said. “What started as a modest group with a keen interest [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit arrest
September 4, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) charged a 16-year-old with capital murder after a shooting on Max Luther Drive at 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. An HPD officer responded to Huntsville Hospital after three gunshot victims arrived for treatment. One of the victims died at the hospital. Another victim remains in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The responding officer learned the shooting involved juveniles in two vehicles on Max Luther Drive just west of Washington Street. Officers [more]
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