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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Botanical Gardens will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 10 a.m. to unveil the new Mother Earth Troll Garden — featuring a 20-foot-tall troll and Mama Zelda designed by Thomas Dambo — where visitors are not allowed to climb the artwork for safety. WHNT News 19
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday morning, Huntsville Fire & Rescue responded to a report that a house on Harolds Drive was struck by lightning at about 7:20 a.m.—four trucks were dispatched, no fire or smoke was found, and no injuries were reported. WHNT News 19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On March 25, Huntsville’s startup community took a strong step forward at the UAH Invention to Innovation Center when the first SPARK Huntsville cohort—powered by gener8tor—presented 14 ventures like TBI Socials and Clean Sport to local investors and community leaders. Over seven weeks, founders sharpened their ideas and built business models to prepare for future growth. Huntsville Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Since permitless carry began in early 2023, authorities at Redstone Arsenal have arrested 99 people for illegally bringing firearms on base—officials blame the spike on a largely non-military workforce and stricter checkpoint checks that raised arrests from 17 in FY2023 to 45 in FY2024 and 37 so far this fiscal year. AL.com
- ➤ A 31-year-old from Hartselle wanted for assault in Dallas was arrested during a traffic stop on March 30 at 2:30 a.m.—she is held at Morgan County Jail pending her extradition. WHNT News 19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown was chosen as Oakwood University’s 12th and first female president—she will begin her term as the institution sets new academic goals. WAFF 48
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorneys for Kevin and Robert Matthews say a 2001 property sale on Winchester Road was wrong because a key clerk’s deed is missing and a 20-year-old court opinion is in dispute. They sent letters and filed motions in March to remove a forged deed from records, and the court set a final hearing for July 7—attorneys said they would turn the case over to federal authorities if the defense had not replied by March 31. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn advanced to the Final Four after beating Michigan State 70 to 64 on Sunday. The Tigers will meet the Florida Gators (who rallied from a nine-point deficit to beat Texas Tech) on Saturday, April 5 at 5:09 p.m. CT at the Alamodome in San Antonio. FOX 54
TRAVEL NEWS
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Spring Organ Festival
From March 9 through April 10, the Greater Huntsville, AL Chapter of the American Guild of Organists hosts its Spring Organ Festival at various local churches on alternating Thursday evenings (7:00pm) and Sunday afternoons (3:30pm). The events are free and open to the public.
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Henry Cho Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — 21+ event with a two-item minimum — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comic Henry Cho on The Empty Nest Tour.
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Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour
7-10 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Henry Cho for ages 21 and up.
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Hike at Bethel Spring Nature Preserve
2-4 p.m. — Bethel Spring Nature Preserve — Free entry — Explore scenic trails and a stunning waterfall during this moderately challenging hike.
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Bridge Street Town Centre Half Marathon
7 AM – 6 PM — Bridge Street Town Centre — Registration required — Experience a scenic 13.1-mile race in Huntsville with chip timing and a festive post-race celebration.
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Disney On Ice Presents Elsa & Encanto
7 p.m. — Von Braun Center — Tickets available at the box office and online — Experience the magic of Frozen and Encanto in an enchanting ice skating performance.
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Space City Tattoo Expo 2025
12 PM – 10 PM — Madison Plaza — $30 day pass, $60 weekend pass — A weekend celebration of body art with renowned tattoo artists, live music, and more.
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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Propst Arena — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Disney's Frozen and Encanto come to life on ice.
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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Propst Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tales of Frozen and Encanto on ice with dazzling performances.
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NA Meetings
12 PM-1 PM — Kennamer Center — Free entry — Engage in open discussions to share experiences and support in a welcoming environment.
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Judah & The Lion Concert
7-9 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Catch Judah & The Lion live in Huntsville for an unforgettable night of music.
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