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Huntsville
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Huntsville City Council approved a $20 million contract for the first phase of the Pinhook Creek project, which will restore flood protection and aquatic life along 3,200 linear ft of the creek. Future phases will add a 1,100-foot suspended pedestrian bridge — Skybridge — and connect greenways to key community resources. AL.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pizzelle’s Confections is buzzing as it prepares for the Valentine’s Day rush with hand-painted chocolates and mini cakes. The shop operates today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. while adjusting recipes for rising cocoa prices (co-owner Michelle Novosell explained). WAAY 31
- ➤ Gold prices have jumped 40% from last year, so local jewelers are using less gold and more gold-plated and two-tone styles to offer better deals for Valentine shoppers. Teresa Hardiman (Wholesale Jewelry, Huntsville) advises buyers to confirm if jewelry is solid or hollow to avoid overpaying. WAAY 31
- ➤ Dr. Marvin Carroll overcame poverty and speech challenges to lead a Black-owned engineering firm in Huntsville, and his name is honored on an apparatus aboard the International Space Station. WAFF 48
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spokes-N-Vogues is showcasing star-powered custom car builds housed at a Madison storage unit; the work-in-progress cars are drawing both local and national attention. WAFF 48
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Huntsville City Schools board voted to allow cameras in resource classrooms, where video & audio recordings will be reviewed only if an incident occurs. Written notice will be sent to families and signs placed outside classrooms to show recording is in effect. FOX 54
- ➤ The U.S. Space and Rocket Center will offer free museum admission, discounted planetarium shows, and gift shop deals for teachers over President’s Day weekend. FOX 54
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 60 trucks collected over 50 tons of recyclables today as Huntsville and Madison County helped Recycling Alliance catch up on delayed pickups. FOX 54
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is offering free downloadable Valentine’s Day cards featuring Artemis II mission imagery for local space fans to celebrate love today. FOX 54
- ➤ The Huntsville City Council approved naming the new three-acre arboretum at John Hunt Park after Joy McKee — a landscape management veteran who served on local boards — with the site located at Airport Road and Alex McAllister Drive. WAAY 31
- ➤ Dr. John Christy will retire from UAH and as state climatologist in July after nearly 40 years of service, and Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed UAH alum Dr. Lee Ellenburg as his successor to maintain state climate support (agriculture, water resource, and emergency management decisions). Huntsville Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Milton Frank Stadium will host the USATF Youth Outdoor Nationals from June 24 — 27, featuring top young track and field athletes in a newly upgraded facility. City officials say the event will boost local sports tourism as hundreds of families and coaches are expected to visit. FOX 54
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Catacombs & Comedians
7-11 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets from $21.42 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedians in an iconic setting.
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Huntsville Roundup Back to Basics
5 PM – 11 PM — Huntsville Botanical Garden — Ticket required — A weekend of recovery, hope, and family-friendly fun awaits at this inspiring event.
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Gifts of Grace Indoor Marketplace
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Greenbrier Hills by Murphy Homes — Free entry — Explore a variety of local crafts and goods at this annual marketplace event.
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Huntsville Green Thinks: Cool Rocket City
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Yellowhammer Brewing — Free entry — Engage in discussions on heat resilience while exploring innovative green infrastructure solutions.
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2026 Engineers’ Week Banquet
6-9:30 p.m. — Davidson Center for Space Exploration — Ticketed event — Celebrate the contributions of engineers beneath the historic Saturn V rocket.
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
11 AM – 1 PM — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an enchanting performance featuring your favorite Disney characters on ice.
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Gino Rosaria Album Release Concert
7-10 p.m. — ANRO Business and Event Center — $85 (includes food and drink) — Experience an intimate evening of jazz, soul, and storytelling with Gino Rosaria's latest album.
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CUSA Basketball Championships - All Sessions Pass
March 10-14 — Propst Arena — Ticket purchase required — Experience the excitement of the CUSA basketball championships featuring teams vying for glory and an NCAA bid.
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Anne Wilson Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Tickets available — Experience an enchanting evening with Anne Wilson in concert.
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Flavor In Ya Ear Vol 2
7 PM – 12 AM — The Note Jazz Lounge — 21+ event — Experience a night of vibrant beats and good vibes at a cozy jazz venue.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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