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Huntsville
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Madison residents at The Sutton Apartments (lacking water for a week) received legal help at a town hall meeting Wednesday night as local companies prepared extra support. The meeting focused on guiding affected residents through available legal options. WAFF 48
- ➤ Huntsville invites residents to join a community day of action honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with free participation; locals are encouraged to attend planned activities — a chance to celebrate his enduring vision. WAAY 31
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Airport warned travelers on Wednesday, Jan. 14 about scam calls in which impersonators promised free airline tickets and requested personal details. WAAY 31
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Huntsville Music Office and Parks & Recreation will host the free Voices of Hope and Power choral concert on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Cavalry Hill Community Center. The event features performances by Oakwood University’s Dynamic Praise choir and choirs from Alabama A&M, Lee High School and Jemison High School. City of Huntsville
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ FOX54 is reviewing customer complaints from the Tennessee Valley to determine if electric rates increased compared to last year. FOX 54
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Momentum announced Huntsville’s second Upward leadership class for women from diverse industries. Orientation starts in February 2026 (a nine-month program to boost professional and personal skills) as the initiative supports local leadership growth. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ UAH professor Emil Jovanov, who retired Jan. 1, is elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors for his work in wearable health monitoring. He will be honored at the NAI conference in Los Angeles on June 4. Huntsville Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited MSFC today and met with the Huntsville team as part of his tour of the agency’s major facilities — a move that sets a fresh tone for future space exploration. FOX 54
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville City FC has scheduled two exhibition matches at Wicks Family Field, with a Feb. 21 game against UAB (tickets are $10) and a March 28 free game against UAH, and will hold open tryouts for players 18 and older on Jan. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. CT. FOX 54
- ➤ Auburn's new head coach Alex Golesh will headline LAUNCH 2026, a statewide tour offering Auburn fans cocktail hours, buffet dinners, exclusive interviews and auctions. The Huntsville event takes place at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. FOX 54
- ➤ Navendra Woods (formerly the DC in Huntsville) has been named head football coach at Lee and will lead the team as they prepare for the upcoming season (starting soon). WAAY 31
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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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