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Huntsville
Friday, April 25th, 2025
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Police arrested Cory Dewayne Horton (54) on a first-degree arson charge after he intentionally set a fire outside a bedroom window at a home on Yukon Drive late Wednesday night during an argument, and he is now held at Madison County Jail without bond. WHNT News 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Panoply Arts Festival returns this weekend at Big Spring Park in Huntsville with up-and-coming acts including Camacho, Billy Allen + The Pollies, a. jené, Common Man and Carver Commodore — residents can buy passes online until 4 p.m. today, with weekend passes at $20 and single-day passes at $15. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Huntsville approved an agreement on April 24 to hire Dr. Larry Lowe as its first Chief Innovation Officer, and his two-year consulting contract will begin May 1 as he helps agencies such as Huntsville Utilities and the Solid Waste Disposal Authority adopt new technology+ improve city operations without cutting jobs. City of Huntsville
- ➤ Today the city approved plans to expand the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum at John Hunt Park from 12,000 to about 25,700 square feet. The city will bid the project within 90 days and construction will take about 16 months, adding new exhibit areas, offices, conference rooms, parking, and outdoor display spaces for military vehicles. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville man David McElhaney is urging lawmakers to pass SB-190 to provide free prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men starting at age 40—he said the bill unanimously cleared committee on Wednesday and is now headed to the House floor, with hopes it will soon receive Governor Kay Ivey’s approval. WAAY 31
- ➤ HudsonAlpha launched a pilot study called HOPE AD at the Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine to study how genetics and lifestyle affect Alzheimer’s risk in healthy adults ages 65—75 with a close family member who has dementia. The study enrolls 200 participants, who will receive routine exams, cognitive tests and genetic screenings — results that may guide future brain health decisions. WAFF 48
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Escape Into Nature Retreat
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM — Waterfall Yoga Therapy — Ticket required — Immerse yourself in nature and rejuvenate at this tranquil retreat.
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Camellia Music & Arts Festival
1:30-8:45 p.m. — The Orion Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate music, art, and Southern culture at this inaugural festival.
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Wyatt Flores Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Mars Music Hall — $61 each — Grab last-minute tickets to enjoy a night of music with Wyatt Flores in Huntsville.
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Jim Parker's Songwriters Series
6:00-7:30 p.m. — VBC Playhouse — $25 — Experience the stories behind hit songs with acclaimed songwriters and soulful performances.
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Outdoor Market
11 AM – 4 PM — Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment — Free entry — Explore handmade, second-hand, and locally sourced products at a vibrant outdoor market.
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Alabama Plant Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Von Braun Center — $10 cash or $12 credit card — A houseplant lover's paradise with over 100 tables featuring rare and common plants.
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Adorama's Public Safety Showcase: Drones & Scuba
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Insanity Complex — Free event — Explore the latest in public safety tech with hands-on demonstrations and expert insights.
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Montgomery Biscuits vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas
11:05 a.m. — Toyota Field — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Catch a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup between the Montgomery Biscuits and the Rocket City Trash Pandas.
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Acres Live Performance
7-10:30 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Cost info not specified — Experience the blistering passion of Acres' live songs in an electrifying atmosphere.
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2025 Huntsville Classic featuring The Avett Brothers
11:00 AM – 11:30 PM — The Orion Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the melodic blend of folk and rock from The Avett Brothers at this must-see event.
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