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Huntsville
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Madison Parks and Recreation Department will host the Community Helpers Resource Fair on Feb. 28 at Madison Community Center (1329 Brown’s Ferry Road) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 45 vendors and six food trucks will offer resources along with a sensory-friendly touch-a-truck experience featuring quiet and active sessions. The Madison Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ IKEA announced its grand opening for its new Huntsville store on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The 46,000 sqft store at University Place Shopping Center (6125 University Place Dr.) will offer over 5,000 products, early giveaways starting at 7:00 a.m., and a $10,000 donation to Crisis Services of North Alabama. WAAY 31
- ➤ Robert Kincade joins Accenture Federal Services as Growth Strategy Managing Director for the Huntsville War and Space market. He brings nearly 40 years of high-tech R&D and defense experience to boost commercial space innovation and support national security priorities. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ A new Chick-fil-A Trailhead will open on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the corner of U.S. 72 East and Moores Mill Road as part of a $3.2-million mixed-use development months ahead of its planned Summer launch. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Space and Rocket Center's planetarium was named the No.1 planetarium in the nation by USA Today on Feb. 18, earning national recognition for this local icon. Visitors can experience its acclaimed shows during regular hours. WAFF 48
- ➤ Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy kicks off its 65th season with Winnie the Pooh, the Musical, set to run Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 27-Mar. 1 on the Boulevard; showtimes are 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and (1 and 6 p.m. on Saturdays). The Madison Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A homeschool robotics team from Madison called TREX (#71323) earned second place for the Champion’s Award at the Alabama FIRST LEGO League State Robotics Competition on Feb. 7, and it will attend the Ramblin’ Robots Invitational Tournament at Georgia Tech as it seeks sponsors for travel and registration costs. The Madison Record
- ➤ Journey Middle School's math teams earned 20 medals and trophies at the James Clemens Math Tournament, winning awards for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The school will compete at the MathCounts Chapter Competition (Feb. 21) at First Methodist Church. The Madison Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the state wrestling tournament at Von Braun Center, Bob Jones led the Patriots to a record-setting finish with three champions and seven placers — marking the team’s best-ever third-place result in Class 7A. The Madison Record
- ➤ Rocket City Trash Pandas announce a record season of giveaways, theme nights, and special appearances at Toyota Field starting Friday, April 3. Highlights include a Heartland concert (celebrating their 20th anniversary) on Saturday, May 2 along with events featuring Paul Sidoti and other fan-favorite promotions throughout the 2026 season. The Madison Record
- ➤ Over 1,200 gymnasts, including four college teams from Auburn, Georgia, Clemson and Pittsburg, will compete at the sixth annual Elevate The Stage Gymnastics event at the Von Braun Center starting March 6, where youth events run Friday and Saturday and college athletes take the podium on Sunday, March 9. The Madison Record
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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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Cosmic Charlie Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rescheduled performance of Cosmic Charlie amidst a vibrant musical atmosphere.
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