Good morning, Huntsville.

High school students hosted the annual MadFest festival outdoors today despite the rain—explaining why the event matters to them for a second year in a row.

Crews are fixing lights on the US-31 causeway—road closure is set for today—and drivers will face more traffic heading into Decatur after years of darkness on the route.

Huntsville Transit will offer free Orbit bus rides to bicyclists from today to May 18 as part of Bus and Bike Week and Bike to Work Week.

Each bus has a front-mounted bike rack to help riders combine cycling with transit.

The Huntsville City Council introduced a resolution to annex 27 acres west of Old Big Cove Road and north of Buford Drive at the request of developer Louis Breland—founder of Town Madison and Clift Farm—with a council vote set for May 22.

The annexation will support single-family homes in a fast-growing area while talks for a nearby Village of Providence style development continue.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter defended the legislature's decision to let the overtime tax cut expire during a recent broadcast as lawmakers lowered the state's grocery tax from 3% to 2% effective September 1—he said that keeping the tax cut would have taken $320 million from schools.

Fans celebrated Mother's Day at Toyota Field when the Trash Pandas split their doubleheader with a 9 to 4 loss and a 7 to 5 win.

The team will travel to Pensacola on Tuesday for a six-game series against the Blue Wahoos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RunningLane Track Championships

May 23-24 — Milton Frank Stadium — Free entry — Witness top athletes vie for victory in this exciting track championship event.

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.