Good morning, Huntsville.

Volunteers with the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign will install free smoke alarms on Monday, Jan.

19 in Harvest - local Alpha Phi Omega members will help families create fire escape plans as part of MLK Day of Service.

ShowerUp Huntsville provided mobile laundry services to residents at Sutton Apartments on Friday, Jan.

16 + the American Red Cross and One Generation Away also offered support to affected residents.

Second Mile Development in Huntsville will host a two-day benefit concert event with singer-songwriter and children’s author Jennifer Daniels on Jan.

23 and Jan. 24. It will begin on Jan. 23 at Fantasy Playhouse Theatre and continue on Jan. 24 at Trinity Methodist Church with a free interactive show for families (all proceeds support local programs).

UAH unveiled a historical marker at Campus No. 805 on Dec.

16 to honor its first classes in Jan. 1950 and the original 137 students; the event celebrated the university’s evolution as a research focused institution and announced future projects including the Raymond B. Jones Engineering Building set to complete this summer.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Tennessee Valley highlighted National Mentoring Month during a media briefing on Jan.

16. The nonprofit encouraged local residents to volunteer as mentors to support youth development.

NASA crews are preparing to roll out the Artemis II moon rocket from the local facility today.

The historic mission marks a major step in efforts to return humans to the moon.

Huntsville Utilities reported water outages around Steger Road & Hwy 20 Friday night after a contractor damaged a water line, and crews are working to restore service as quickly as possible.

Madison Hospital rolled out a new state-of-the-art acute care transport ambulance on Jan.

16 to quickly move critically ill patients to Huntsville Hospital for specialized treatments. The ICU on wheels is funded by a grant from the Madison County Commission (ARPA), showing local support for improved emergency care.

Realtors predict north Alabama home sales could jump up to 20% in 2026 if mortgage rates drop, following a surge of nearly 500 pending sales after a slow December in Huntsville and surrounding communities.

They base the forecast on strong job growth and near-asking prices.

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.

Twelfth Night Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — VBC Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy of mistaken identities and love.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Don McMillan 2.0 *Now Powered By AI

7-11 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets required — Enjoy a unique blend of tech and humor with Don McMillan's PowerPoint comedy show.

Rocket City Market

9 AM – 4 PM — University Pickers — Free entry — Discover unique artisan creations and vintage finds at Huntsville's premier outdoor market.