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Huntsville
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Fire and Rescue is hosting a Container Awareness Class from Jan. 20 through Jan. 22 to honor Battalion Chief Chris Eddy, who died in Sept. 2024 fighting a vehicle fire. Registration is open — seats are limited. WAAY 31
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ LSINC has partnered with Roland DG to globally distribute its industrial direct-to-object printers made in Huntsville for packaging, beverage, cosmetics and industrial decoration — the PeriQ360™, Perivallo360m® and PeriOne™ models will soon be shown at Roland Demo Centers in Irvine, Mexico City, Barcelona and Hamamatsu. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ First Horizon Bank named John Hearne Senior Vice President, Senior Private Client Relationship Manager to lead private banking in Huntsville from its Madison office. He brings 20 years of lending, private banking and wealth management experience from Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, Raymond James and Pivot Capital Partners. Huntsville Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over 118,000 residents cast votes in the Best of Huntsville 2025 contest for Food & Drink, choosing winners in categories such as bakery, bar, and restaurant. Sweet Bites Bake Shoppe, Stella’s Elixir Lounge, and Old Black Bear were honored by community votes — a nod to local culinary talent. Huntsville Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville City Schools broke ground on a $70 million campus at the Chapman site on Reuben Drive on January 8. The project will combine a reimagined STEM Magnet Middle School and Artemis Virtual Academy for grades six to eight and is set to open in January 2028. AL.com
- ➤ Today, Huntsville City Schools broke ground on a new multi-campus site — housing Chapman Middle School, STEM Magnet Middle School and Artemis Virtual Academy. FOX 54
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new ADVA veterans’ cemetery will soon be built east of Huntsville on Maysville Road NE using a $13.5 million federal grant to serve over 10,000 interments — construction will begin late summer to honor local veterans. 1819 News
- ➤ City Council will vote on a construction contract for Big Spring Park’s expansion at its next meeting, a move that will set the stage for park upgrades for local residents. WAFF 48
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alabama health officials reported that flu-related ER visits nearly peaked at 10% for the week ending Dec. 27 before falling to 6.3% for the week ending Jan. 3, a marked drop from past seasons. They advise residents to get a flu shot and practice good hygiene. AL.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Travel + Leisure's ranking names Huntsville the fifth Best Place to Retire in the South, pointing to low median home prices around $275,000 and quality senior health care from local hospitals as key benefits. AL.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The City approved contracts for public infrastructure improvements and a land sale to Hank Holdings for North Huntsville's new shopping district. The $240 million project, anchored by Target and Home Depot, will add over 600,000 sqft of retail space along Memorial Parkway and State Route 255. City of Huntsville
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trash Pandas 2026 tickets will be available for purchase beginning Friday, Jan. 16 at 10:00 a.m., and the season starts on April 3 at 6:35 p.m. with 69 home games planned plus a variety of promotional events. FOX 54
- ➤ Seth Parker becomes the new head coach for Bob Jones football at his high school alma mater, as announced by Madison City Schools on Thursday night. The former Priceville coach will lead the program immediately after replacing Kelvis White—marking him as the 12th head coach in Bob Jones history. The Madison Record
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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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Loomis Bros. Circus
3-7 p.m. — Alabama A&M Agribition Center — Tickets from $89 — Experience the thrilling performances of Loomis Bros. Circus in Huntsville.
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