Good morning, Huntsville.

The Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo will take place Saturday, June 6 from 7-10 a.m. at Brahan Spring Park Lagoon — children ages 6-12 can try for a tagged catfish among over 700 pounds stocked through local support, with registration available online or on site.

Donald Leo was named the 11th president of UAH and will take office June 1 to expand research and tech partnerships in the region; he brings extensive experience (over 30 years) in higher education to his new role.

The Board of Trustees selected him after a competitive review of candidates.

Huntsville City Schools will host online sessions for parents to learn ways to keep students learning during summer.

The three meetings via Zoom are set for Tuesday, May 12 at 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 13 at 1 p.m. and Thursday, May 14 at 4 p.m.

Calhoun Community College’s dual enrollment program is growing as local high school students take college classes before graduating.

Enrollment rose from 1,500 to over 2,300 in two years (with aviation, medical lab, and dental assistant courses offered) and plans to add diesel technology this fall.

The city of Huntsville awarded over $400K in grant funding to local nonprofits that help people facing housing insecurity — ensuring access to emergency shelter operations and rapid re-housing services through monthly accountability reports from the agencies.

Starting May 11, Huntsville Transit will offer free Orbit rides for cyclists as part of Bus & Bike Week, inviting residents to try pairing biking with public transit.

The weekly promotion as part of Healthy Huntsville’s Bike Month encourages eco-friendly, healthy commutes.

The North Alabama housing market has held steady amid growing inventory and a 5% increase in closed sales – prompting buyers to have more choices and urging sellers to adjust pricing and marketing strategies.

Buyers and sellers are tailoring plans as trends include slower sales and more price drops.

The city issued a building permit today for the 42-unit New Stone Commons, an affordable apartment community at 3450 Venona Avenue NW.

The $15.9 million project, developed by JS Building Company and partly supported with $2.3 million HOME-ARP funds, will expand quality rental options in northwest Huntsville.

St. John Paul II Catholic High School will defend its AHSAA Class 4A girls’ soccer championship on Friday after the Falcons beat Mars Hill Bible 2-1 at John Hunt Park on Wednesday.

Key plays by Emma Taylor and Sirena Downing and strong defense by Abigail Donatelli led the win.

Today at Family Games Bowling Center in Hartselle, the 'Yam On It!' team broke the USBCA record by rolling 2,974 in three games (1,008, 1,050, 916).

The team of Matthew Clayton, A.J. Landis, Aaron Nichols and Mike Robbins now aims to reach a 3,000 scratch record soon.

Today, the 26th annual AHSAA State Soccer Tournament will begin at the Spencer Sports Complex in Huntsville as 40 teams compete for 10 state championships this week — the No. 1 ranked Bob Jones boys will face second-ranked Hewitt-Trussville at 3:00 p.m.

Get The Led Out Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful sounds of Led Zeppelin brought to life on stage by GTLO.

DAMAG3 Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Mad Malts Brewing — Check the event page for details — Experience an electrifying mix of alternative hip-hop with southern roots and eclectic influences.

Damon Darling Show

7-10 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets from $113 — Enjoy a night of comedy featuring Damon Darling at Stand Up Live Huntsville.

Sage Autumn Live Performance

9:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Jefferson Street Pub — Check event page for costs — Enjoy the melodic sounds of California's rising singer/songwriter talent Sage Autumn.

Fit For A King Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — $21-$110 — Experience an energetic performance by Fit For A King in the heart of Huntsville.

FitChellaHsv

9 AM - 1 PM — Field Day — Limited early bird tickets available — Experience the high-energy fusion of music and fitness at Huntsville's vibrant day party.

Ron Taylor Comedy Show

6-10 PM — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Ron Taylor, a rising star in the comedy scene.

Back to Summer Camp Basketball Camp

All day — Shoot 360 Huntsville — Pricing details not listed — Kick off summer with an exciting basketball camp experience.

Conjunto Nube and More

8-11 p.m. — OK Corral — Tickets available — Feel the powerful energy of live music with Conjunto Nube and GROUP REACTOR in a night of adrenaline and joy.

Book Launch: Katherine Center's The Shippers

6-7:30 p.m. — Walker's Market — $35 includes book and refreshments — Celebrate the launch of Katherine Center's new novel with a talk and book signing.