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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Hedden owns Hedden Lawn and Garden and started his business on Huntsville’s south end to offer quality outdoor machines—he learned hard work from his family and built a loyal customer base. He sells mid-to-upper grade equipment and provides timely repairs—keeping his shop small and focused on service. Huntsville Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Police will set up DUI checkpoints on May 3 and May 4 to honor Kathrynn Lively who died in a drunk driving crash on Bailey Cove Road in August 2022—her mother hopes her loss reminds everyone to avoid drinking and driving as officers plan to monitor busy intersections like Jordan Lane and Sparkman Drive. WAFF 48
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville will host the free 805 After Five concert series starting May 15 at Campus 805’s Butler Green Park with local artist Lamont Landers headlining the kick-off and other acts scheduled every third Thursday through October from 5 to 9 p.m.—food trucks, artisan vendors, and craft brews will add to the lively experience. FOX 54
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ McNair Junior High will welcome around 200 to 300 new 6th graders this fall as it becomes a full middle school and plans to add a new wing for more classrooms—school leaders will hire extra teachers to prepare for classes starting in August. WAAY 31
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A radar update on May 1 showed a low Level 1/5 risk for severe weather on Thursday in Huntsville — meteorologists used new radar data to adjust their forecasts. WAAY 31
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville, Madison and the Madison County Commission have agreed to spend $2.8 million on a project to ease traffic on Slaughter Road between Old Madison Pike and U.S. 72. The plan will widen a key section, add turn lanes and a traffic signal, with construction set to begin in fall 2025 and finish in fall 2026 + the improvements will be funded without borrowing from state or federal sources. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Morgan County parents have stayed at a Birmingham hospital with their daughter Ivey for seven months as she waits for a heart transplant. Ivey, who was born on October 10, 2024, has been on the heart transplant list since November 20, 2024 and is supported by a ventricular assist device (VAD) while doctors care for her. WHNT News 19
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Taylor Grace Music
5-11 p.m. — Prohibition Rooftop Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night filled with music and vibrant atmosphere over cocktails on the rooftop.
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