Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
Good morning, Huntsville.
Residents in Red Hill expressed alarm after receiving mailed notices about a proposed rock quarry (Marshall County) on Apr.
14. Local officials have not yet announced follow-up measures to address community concerns.
MidCity District in Huntsville has been honored with a Charter Award from the Congress for the New Urbanism for transforming a dead mall into a vibrant mixed-use destination — blending dining, retail, living, and community spaces.
The award recognizes a successful urban placemaking effort led by local partners.
A Huntsville tech system provided real-time air quality alerts to NASA and the Artemis 2 crew on April 14, ensuring the astronauts’ safety during the mission.
The reliable monitoring helped prevent in-flight issues while the mission was underway.
A Huntsville art studio launched 'Paint the Town' — a public painting event for both professional and amateur artists to showcase their skills in local venues.
Residents may attend and enjoy a creative community experience.
FOX54 Top Teacher Sarah Gossett inspires fourth grade students at Moores Mill Intermediate School with creative lessons in reading and English language arts over five years of teaching; her interactive activities help students prepare for tests.
Drake State Foundation will host its 5th Annual Jazz in the City at Mars Music Hall at the Von Braun Center on Friday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. It will feature AJ Ghent with Ryon Schultz and Nina Marie Live — proceeds aid scholarships and facility upgrades.
Following a federal judge ruling, Huntsville City Schools ended federal oversight for hiring and clubs but still must improve its facilities before gaining full unitary status.
The board will need to meet more green factor criteria to be completely free of supervision.
Missing the tax deadline triggers the IRS to levy a failure-to-file penalty of 5% per month (up to 25% of the tax owed) plus a 0.5% monthly failure-to-pay fee.
Filing even if you cannot pay in full and requesting an extension before the deadline on Wednesday helps minimize added costs.
Crews began work on a new project to add extra parking spaces downtown on Apr.
14. The construction aims to ease parking shortages in the area.
A new Lewter District opens in downtown Huntsville today with a 75,000 sqft office building and 14 luxury townhomes.
The project will add work and living spaces to boost community growth.
Huntsville students competed in an adaptive soccer tournament yesterday as classmates supported their efforts on and off the field to boost inclusion and teamwork.
Bob Jones High School Baseball hosted a special game that helped raise funds for a future accessible ballfield at Palmer Park in Madison, supporting plans to improve sports access for all community members.
Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo
7 PM to 12 PM — 700 Monroe St SW Parking — Check website for ticket prices — Celebrate all things geek at Alabama's largest comic and pop culture expo!
Back to the Future™ — Meet Christopher Lloyd
April 17-19 — Von Braun Center — Autograph and Photo Opportunities — Meet the iconic Doc Brown from Back to the Future.
6th Annual Crawfish Festival
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. — The Camp — Free entry — Celebrate crawfish season with live music, food, and fun for all ages.
Matcha & Bloom Floral Arranging Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Nitro Tales • Coffee + Cocktail Bar — $95 per person — Create a custom floral arrangement while enjoying a crafted matcha beverage.
New Comedy Showcase featuring Good Cop/Rad Cop
7-11 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — General admission — Enjoy an entertaining night of laughs with a comedy showcase featuring Good Cop/Rad Cop.
Monster Jam 2026
7 PM — Propst Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling stunts and action-packed excitement with incredible monster trucks.
Monster Jam Huntsville
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Huntsville International Airport — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling monster truck action and jaw-dropping stunts at this exciting automotive festival.
Forever K-Pop Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Tickets from $63 — Experience an electrifying evening of K-Pop music and culture live in Huntsville.
Rocket City Market
9 AM – 4 PM — University Pickers — Free entry — Discover vintage finds and handmade goods at Huntsville’s vibrant outdoor market.
Young Ballers Training Class
3-4 p.m. — Shoot 360 Huntsville — Registration fee required — Weekly group training for kids to build skills and coordination in a fun, tech-supported environment.
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