Good morning, Huntsville.

Four Jones Valley Elementary School students were injured in a bus crash on Thursday afternoon near Parkway Place Mall in Huntsville — a dozen students are being evaluated and the injured were taken to Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children.

Il Divo will perform at VBC Mark C.

Smith Concert Hall in Huntsville on March 8. Member Sébastien Izambard said every chance to perform is a miracle — fans can check the WAAY 31 app for ticket details.

Huntsville students took part in hands-on engineering activities in celebration of National Engineers Week on Feb.

26.

Mountain Gap School will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a free event on Sunday, Mar.

1 — a milestone inviting local community members to join festivities at its campus.

The Huntsville City school board voted on Feb.

26 to install cameras in every self-contained classroom across the district (a measure to add another layer of protection) to enhance safety in special needs rooms. The decision is already in effect and aims to provide additional security while considering privacy.

Student entrepreneurs will meet business leaders at an expo on Saturday, Mar.

7 at 11 a.m. on the Alabama A&M University campus, where they will explore current business trends.

Huntsville’s Green Team is partnering with the Land Trust of North Alabama and Wild Ones to host a city-wide Weed Wrangle event on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at three local parks — volunteers 16 and older can learn invasive plant removal techniques.

Mayor Tommy Battle presented a check for $5,552,689.85 to school officials during a city council meeting last Thursday.

The funds from closed TIF districts will support local schools for decades.

The Huntsville Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Beautification Awards with a $50 fee per entry (commercial, business, and government properties eligible), and submissions must be received by Friday, Apr.

10.

The Wellstone facility now accepts children as young as 8 for mental health care.

This change aims to help more North Alabama kids get the support they need.

Some travelers booked for Mexico spring break are rethinking their plans after recent violence near Puerto Vallarta caused flight cancellations and raised safety concerns.

Travel agent Susan McDougal of Suzqz Travels advises that resorts in the Mexican Riviera offer enhanced security and recommends cancel-for-any-reason insurance for added peace of mind.

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.

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.

42nd International Symposium on Child Abuse

All day — Von Braun Center — Various ticket options — Engage with top experts and network with professionals focused on child maltreatment.

Naturalist Hike

10 AM – 12 PM — Monte Sano Nature Preserve — Free entry — Explore the forest ecology with an expert while enjoying a leisurely hike.

Raptor Shows

11 a.m. — Huntsville Botanical Garden — $8-$20 — Experience the awe-inspiring displays of Alabama's raptors in this educational and captivating show.

Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon

6 AM – 1 PM — Bridge Street Town Centre — Registration required — Experience stunning courses and a lively post-race party in a thrilling marathon event.