Good morning, Huntsville.

One week after his passing, the Jazzy Jesters Mardi Gras parade float honored late Microwave Dave Gallaher during local festivities in Huntsville.

Governor Kay Ivey announced plans for an $800 million Meta data center near Montgomery that will join the existing Huntsville campus to create new jobs.

Local groups oppose a proposed 2,000-acre solar farm to power these centers – residents warn it may damage farmland and raise bills.

Huntsville City Council approved (state record) a $6 billion development deal with Eli Lilly for a new campus at the northeast corner of I-565 and Greenbrier Parkway; the project will create 450 high-paying jobs (with 3,000 construction roles) and site work will begin later this year.

Coach Allen Sharpe led the UAH women's basketball team to win its first Gulf South Conference regular season championship on Saturday after beating the Union Bulldogs 78-76 in Jackson, Tenn.

The Chargers now hold home-court advantage for the GSC Tournament set to begin March 2.

Coach Dawn Thornton—wearing a new outfit for each game—helped the Bulldogs win 12 games in a row as of Feb.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.