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Huntsville
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pan African Association of North Alabama hosted a Ujima appreciation dinner in Huntsville today that honored volunteers with food, music, awards & a coat drive. FOX 54
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock the South, a music festival moving to The Fields in Decatur for its 15th year, is set to take place six months from now — organizers plan upgrades to boost local economic benefits. FOX 54
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA will roll out its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to Launch Pad 39B on Jan. 17 in Florida ahead of the Feb. 5 Artemis II launch, the first manned lunar mission in 50 years. Marshall Space Flight Center teams are preparing critical tests (detailed at Redstone Arsenal). AL.com
- ➤ Two historic NASA facilities at Marshall were demolished Saturday using coordinated implosions to start removing 25 outdated structures. The 360-foot tower — once north Alabama’s tallest man-made structure — was taken down around 10 a.m. as part of broader modernization plans. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Picklr Huntsville opened its 40,000 sqft facility today and offers indoor pickleball open play, clinics, and pro events to meet growing interest in the Tennessee Valley. Local fans can join activities in a new venue for indoor sports. FOX 54
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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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Creative Embroidery Class
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Studio 127 - A Conservatory for Creativity — All materials supplied — Learn the basics of embroidery with guest teacher Dezzy Moon in a fun, stress-free environment.
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