Huntsville Alabama

The Huntsville Police Department is promoting four Investigators, five Sergeants and two Lieutenants. The city says they will work in various positions throughout the department with both sworn and civilian personnel.

Huntsville is looking to celebrate the spooky season in a fun and engaging way. The city's Parks & Recreation Department will host a series of family-friendly Halloween events at recreation centers across the Rocket City toward the end of October.

Pumpkin displays usually mean cooler weather and the arrival of fall in Alabama. The gourds have many uses. For those looking to use a pumpkin for carving, cooking or seasonal display— rest assured, there’s a pumpkin for that!

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. is launching the return of Movies in the Park, presented by Meta and Buffalo Rock. It kicks off this Friday night in Big Spring Park East. The free outdoor movie series will run every Friday in October, each with a fall theme.

Skateboarders and skate enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are invited to check out The Oververt Challenge at Get-A-Way Skatepark in John Hunt Park on Oct. 6. The event in Huntsville will feature a high-energy skate jam with cash and prize giveaways, followed by a skate clinic.

Huntsville residents might not be aware of hazardous waste in their homes. This includes things like old TVs or cell phones, batteries, paints and weed killers. These items can't be disposed of with the regular garbage collection, but the city's Household Hazardous Waste Facility can help.

The inaugural South Star Festival is set for Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 at the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds, where crowds of thousands of people are expected to attend. Gates open both days at 1:00 p.m. and the music will end at 11:00 p.m.

Registration is open for a showcase with some of the most unique and legendary cars in the North Alabama Region. The Antique Automobile Club of America is bringing its Rocket City Southeastern Fall Nationals show to Huntsville's Orion Amphitheater from Oct. 23-26.

The El Mercado del Pueblo is being announced as a new initiative to serve Latino families in the greater North Alabama area. The market will be held every Saturday through Nov. 9 at the University Pickers parking lot on Triana Blvd SW in Huntsville.

In celebration of Huntsville Music Month, Huntsville Animal Services and the Huntsville Music Office are teaming up to offer free adoptions on most adult pets. The “Paws and Play” promotion runs through Sept. 28.