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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 600 local families are waiting for Habitat homes as the cost to build rises—from $80,000–$90,000 pre-Covid to about $137,000 today. Executive director Jeremy Foulks said the waiting lists in Madison, Limestone and soon Jackson counties show locating affordable land — also low-lying and at risk of flooding — adds to the challenge. AL.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Huntsville couple, Kim and Larry Lewis of PROJECTXYZ, Inc., were named Alabama’s Small Business Persons of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration in March. They will attend ceremonies in Washington D.C. (today and tomorrow) along with 52 other winners. WHNT News 19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office asked for public help identifying three Black men in their 40s to 50s accused of selling counterfeit jewelry and committing theft—authorities said they were seen on Friday around 3:00 p.m. near Hwy 72 and Mooresville Road in East Limestone. WAFF 48
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville houses one of the world’s largest collections of rockets and space artifacts and gives visitors a unique chance to explore space history. FOX 54
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Madison County Commissioners will break ground in June on a $13.2 million Ditto Landing event center that will convert a 20,000-square-foot warehouse on a 2.5-acre site into a facility for restaurants, dinners, concerts, and outdoor events with a river view — the contract was awarded to Lee Builders while the city boosts access with a new road and plans for extra parking. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Harry Williams All Comers Track Meet
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Milton Frank Stadium — Entry details not provided — Experience thrilling sprints and races at this community track event.
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2025 AIAA Greater Huntsville Section Awards Banquet
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Huntsville Botanical Garden — $40-$60 — Celebrate outstanding achievements in aerospace with a buffet dinner and a keynote on nuclear fission technologies for space exploration.
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