Saturday, February 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization invites public feedback on its 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan through community meetings and email comments. City of Huntsville
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One individual was hospitalized in stable condition following a food truck fire in Huntsville, with emergency crews successfully containing the blaze. WAAY 31
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An accidental shooting with a stolen firearm led to four juveniles being arrested and the recovery of various stolen items amid a burglary spree in Madison County, Alabama. WHNT News 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville has canceled the Camellia Music & Arts Festival scheduled for April 26-27, with refunds issued to ticket buyers within 30 business days. WAAY 31
- ➤ Huntsville is set to celebrate its second annual Jazzed Up February event this Saturday at 7 p.m. to mark the Mardi Gras season. WAFF 48
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville experienced its highest-ever number of new housing units in 2024, with a significant contribution from apartment complexes. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cummings Aerospace in Huntsville has successfully tested its 3-D printed Hellhound drone, a turbojet-powered kamikaze model poised to enhance U.S. Army infantry capabilities through faster intelligence gathering and strike actions. AL.com
- ➤ Concordia Technologies secures a $9 million contract to advance hypersonic missile defense technologies for the Missile Defense Agency. AL.com
- ➤ Huntsville, Alabama, invests nearly $4 million in 100 new police vehicles equipped with advanced safety features to enhance officer and public safety. WAFF 48
TRAVEL NEWS
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Virtual Seven Chakra Healing Sound Bath Journey
Experience a 60-minute sound healing journey through the seven chakras using authentic Tibetan singing bowls, guided by certified teachers.
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Huntsville Regional Alumni Brunch
This regional event in Huntsville, Alabama offers a complimentary brunch for alumni and families to network and celebrate the 150th anniversary of Andrews University.
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89th Annual Membership Meeting of Huntsville/Madison County Chamber
This event celebrates the accomplishments of 2024 and looks ahead to the opportunities of 2025, hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber.
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Building Confidence Workshop in Huntsville, Alabama
This workshop aims to help participants enhance their self-confidence through guided activities and discussions.
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Soccer Match: Alabama School of Cyber Technology vs. Brooks
The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering's varsity soccer team will host a non-conference match against Brooks from Killen, AL.
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Warren Haynes Band: Million Voices Whisper Tour
The Warren Haynes Band will be performing live as part of their Million Voices Whisper Tour at Mars Music Hall.
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Winter Winds Road Races
The Huntsville Track Club hosts separate 2 mile and 4 mile road races, along with a free half-mile run for kids, at the Sandra Moon Community Complex.
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Garrison Keillor Live Performance
Garrison Keillor will perform at VBC Mars Music Hall in Huntsville.
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The Aluminum Show by BTL
A dynamic family-friendly performance that merges movement, dance, and visual theater, telling the story of an astronaut's adventure in a metallic world.
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Candlelight Concert: Romantic Classics
Experience the magic of live romantic music in a candlelit setting at The Electric Belle, a unique venue in Huntsville.
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