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Huntsville
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade moved through downtown Huntsville on Saturday as local residents honored Dr. King's legacy. WAFF 48
- ➤ City of Madison coordinated community support for Sutton Apartments residents after Madison Utilities shut off water because of over $30,000 in unpaid bills. On Friday, Jan. 16, Mayor Ranae Bartlett and community partners met at City Hall to outline assistance, including mobile showers and food boxes. The Madison Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Monrovia Elementary, Sarah Collins Rudolph (16th Street Baptist Church bombing survivor) shared her story, faith and lessons of love with students today. The event emphasized forgiveness and the importance of learning from history. FOX 54
- ➤ State Sen. Orr proposed an outcome-based funding model on Friday’s The Dale Jackson Show to improve graduation rates at public colleges + he said the plan will also aim to create more local job opportunities. 1819 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Madison County commissioners will take further safety improvements at the Pulaski Pike and Patterson Lane intersection after a crash critically injured a motorcyclist. They plan a traffic study, tree removal and may add streetlights plus a traffic light next week while working with Huntsville Utilities to secure power. WAFF 48
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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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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.
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Rocket City Market
9 AM – 4 PM — University Pickers — Free entry — Discover unique artisan creations and vintage finds at Huntsville's premier outdoor market.
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