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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ One Eleven Bar & Kitchen will open this summer in downtown Huntsville at 111 Washington St. N.E. — it will serve a chef-inspired menu, live music and two private dining rooms in a 7,000 sqft venue that once housed the Heritage Club — offering space for 180 guests. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Police are investigating a shooting at a homeless camp—where a victim was listed in critical condition on Wednesday—and are working to confirm additional details. WAAY 31
- ➤ The Huntsville Police Department’s DUI Task Force will set up checkpoints from May 2-4 at crash hotspots to reduce impaired driving and honor Kathrynn Lively—who died in a crash caused by an impaired driver on August 31—and remind drivers to have their license, insurance, and registration ready, calling 911 if there is an immediate threat. WAAY 31
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Burritt on the Mountain celebrated its 70th anniversary today after Dr. William Henry Burritt gifted his mountaintop estate to Huntsville in 1955 and remains a key cultural and economic hub that brings visitors who spend on dining, lodging, and local retail. The museum hosts special programming—like the History Lives On exhibit—to honor its past and support the city's growing tourism industry. Huntsville Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green Team shared four easy tips to help maintain Huntsville's air quality—urging residents to carpool, check vehicle emissions, use electric yard tools, and plant trees; the guidance was published April 30. City of Huntsville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, lawmakers passed a $3.7 billion state budget for Medicaid, prisons, state troopers, courts and other agencies along with a $10 billion education budget, and both were sent to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. The budgets earned unanimous votes after a long automated reading meant to allow more time for review—setting the stage for legislative committee meetings on Wednesday. AL.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate announced that a new retail development is planned at 2600 Carl T. Jones Road in Jones Valley — with construction set to complete in spring, 2026. Local gift boutique Sweet Pineapple will anchor the center as three additional spaces open for lease. Huntsville Business Journal
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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A Wrinkle in Time
1-2:30 p.m. — VBC Playhouse — $23/adult, $18/child — Dive into a time-traveling adventure with Meg Murry as she searches for her missing father.
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Pete Lee Live Comedy Show
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Ticketed event — Experience live comedy with Pete Lee in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Smile Empty Soul Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Furniture Factory Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience an energetic performance by Smile Empty Soul at this downtown venue.
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