Sunday, May 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raytheon is expanding its Redstone missile integration facility with a $115 million project that broke ground last year — the expansion is set to finish construction in November with a 26,000 square-foot addition going online in January. The project will create 185 new jobs by hiring local workers for manufacturing, test, and engineering — a boost for local defense work — as operations continue without interruption. AL.com
- ➤ Walmart unveiled a new 3D-printed pickup center in North Alabama. The 5,000-square-foot building (with 16-foot walls) was built to lower construction costs and speed up building time. FOX 54
CRIME NEWS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eagles' safety Reed Blankenship returned home to West Limestone High School to retire his No. 12 jersey—honoring his high school career in a memorable ceremony. FOX 54
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Rocket City BBQ & Soul Fest
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. — NSS Conference Center — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Enjoy mouthwatering BBQ and soulful tunes at this vibrant festival.
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Step Into the Wild: A Hike Series
8-10 a.m. — Monte Sano Mountain Bike Trail Parking — Free entry — Explore Madison County's natural beauty with a guided hike on the Stone Cut Trail.
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Haywire Returns to Mad Malts
7-11:30 p.m. — Mad Malts Brewing — No Refunds — Enjoy a night of local music featuring Haywire and supporting acts Writhing Shadows, Bareknuckle, and Bootprint.
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The R&B Experience with Darien Omar
7-11 p.m. — The Note Jazz Lounge — Tickets available — Enjoy an unforgettable night filled with smooth R&B vibes and soulful melodies.
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RunningLane Track Championships
May 23-24 — Milton Frank Stadium — Free entry — Witness top athletes vie for victory in this exciting track championship event.
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The Matt Long Band Live
5-8 p.m. — Yellowhammer Brewing — Ticket entry required — Experience a night of live music with The Matt Long Band.
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