20/06/2026
🚨 HUNTSVILLE WEEKLY ROUNDUP | TOP STORIES FROM THE PAST 7 DAYS 🚨
Here’s a look at some of the biggest Huntsville-area headlines from the past week:
🔹 Huntsville police investigate Friday shooting call
Huntsville Police responded to a shots-fired call Friday afternoon, and another report indicated one person was injured in a shooting on Lisa Lane. Authorities are continuing to investigate.
🔹 New John Hunt Park rec center opens with major pickleball focus
Huntsville’s new recreation center at John Hunt Park is now open, featuring 25 lighted and covered pickleball courts, including a championship court. City leaders say the facility is designed to serve both local players and sports tourism.
🔹 Boeing and Drake State launch paid apprenticeship program
[Boeing]and Drake State Community and Technical College announced a new paid apprenticeship initiative aimed at building a skilled workforce for advanced manufacturing jobs in Huntsville’s defense sector.
🔹 Huntsville getting its own Monopoly edition
A Huntsville themed version of Monopoly is on the way. Organizers are asking the public to help choose local landmarks, businesses, and community references that could appear in the game.
🔹 Huntsville City Schools hosting summer teacher recruitment fair
Huntsville City Schools is holding a summer recruitment fair for teachers and other education positions as the district looks to fill roles ahead of the new school year.
🔹 Downtown parking signage changes under review
According to Axios Huntsville, the Huntsville City Council is expected to consider changes to downtown paid parking signage after complaints from residents about confusion over when payment is required.
🔹 Juneteenth celebration held at Big Spring Park
Community members gathered at Big Spring International Park for Juneteenth festivities celebrating history, culture, and freedom.
🔹 Gas prices dipped slightly in Huntsville this week
AAA data shows Huntsville gas prices averaged about $3.67 per gallon as of June 15, down 11 cents from the week before.
