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Huntsville
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville projects include Front Row’s mixed-use space near the Von Braun Center, with retail opening and later apartments & offices, and Mill Creek’s first residential buildings set to replace Johnson Towers early 2026. Stadium Commons welcomes tenants, and road projects near Memorial Parkway & I-565 will finish this year. AL.com
- ➤ The 41st Annual Polar Bear Plunge was held on New Year's Day at Ingalls Harbor (supporting Meals on Wheels) and drew local participants ready to make an icy splash for a good cause. WAAY 31
- ➤ Two newborns arrived in North Alabama on New Year's Day. In Huntsville, Baby Kathryn was born at 12:03 a.m. at Crestwood Medical Center and in Florence, Baby Camryn Raylyn was born at 9:28 a.m. at North Alabama Medical Center. WAAY 31
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business owners remain cautious over a new Alabama hemp law that adds restrictions and increases paperwork for hemp consumables — they worry the changes could impact operations. FOX 54
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent report from Jan. 2 notes that new car prices in Huntsville now average around $50,000 with monthly payments near $750, prompting local buyers to consider their financing options. WAAY 31
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Huntsville Police Department opens applications for its Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy, offering weekly classes from March 24 to May 26 at 5365 Triana Blvd (Public Safety Training Academy) that let community members learn about law enforcement. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 6. City of Huntsville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new hemp law now requires anyone entering hemp stores to be 21 and bans synthetic hemp products. Store owners must update their policies to comply with the regulation that took effect Jan. 2. WAAY 31
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Crestwood Medical Center welcomed its first baby born in 2026 (a major milestone) today, marking a hopeful beginning to the year. Hospital staff noted the newborn’s healthy arrival and congratulated the proud family. WAFF 48
- ➤ Local mental health expert Alexandra Brown said many Americans have given up on their New Year’s resolutions by the second Friday in January because over-ambitious goals and social media pressure lead to burnout, and she advises using SMART goals with defined timeframes to build lasting progress. FOX 54
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAH Chargers secured an 88-84 overtime win over Union on Jan. 2 — the victory marked their first 11-game winning streak in program history. WAAY 31
- ➤ UAH women's basketball set a program record with its 11th straight win by beating Union 88 to 84 in overtime at SportsMED Arena Friday night & now leads the Gulf South Conference by two games; they will host Christian Brothers Sunday at 2 p.m. with free general admission. WAAY 31
- ➤ Trevor Denton recapped Alabama’s roller coaster 2025 football season on Jan. 2; the Tide finished 11-4 in Kalen DeBoer's second season. WAAY 31
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Cactus Tate Live Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets starting at $27.02 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Cactus Tate at this vibrant comedy venue.
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Candlelight Concert Featuring Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:45-7:45 p.m. — Stovehouse Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical sounds of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a captivating candlelit setting.
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Huntsville Boat Show
10 a.m.-8 p.m. — Von Braun Center — Single Day Admission: $12 — Explore a variety of boats and enjoy family-friendly boating activities.
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Real Interactive Ghost Hunt at The Historic Lowry House
7-10:30 p.m. — The Historic Lowry House — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling paranormal investigation at one of the most haunted places in Alabama.
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PMP Exam Preparation Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Alabama A&M University — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with a comprehensive PMP certification bootcamp.
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Twelfth Night Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — VBC Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy of mistaken identities and love.
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Alabama Regional Future City Competition
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — T.M. Elmore Gymnasium — Free entry — Middle school students showcase innovative cities of the future tackling real-world problems.
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FREE Latin Dance Night
6:30-10:00 p.m. — The Electric Belle — Free entry — Start with a free dance lesson and keep the rhythm going all night on the dance floor.
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Phi Beta Sigma Founders Day Celebration
6-11 PM — Stovehouse — Refund policy available — Celebrate 112 years of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service with music and camaraderie.
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Los Rugar Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Ok Corral — Ticket prices vary — Dance the night away to the melodic sounds of Los Rugar featuring their hit Cortinas Guindas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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