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Monday, May 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 54
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WAFF 48
- ➤ 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. WHNT News 19
- ➤ 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. AL.com
- ➤ 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. 1819 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WAFF 48
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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