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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Huntsville will host the 45th annual Cotton Row Run on Memorial Day featuring 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun runs as thousands of runners, including 570 from Madison, are set to compete with support from 500 volunteers. The expo will be held on May 25 at Bill Penney Toyota & top runner Ryan Ford is expected to lead the field. The Madison Record
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Katie Burroughs is the Director of Sales at the Von Braun Center, having built a 16-year career in various roles—she now leads local groups like the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce and HSMAI and values the mix of city amenities with Huntsville’s small-town feel while spending time with her daughter at Big Spring Park. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ 1892 East suspended operations in Huntsville after 15 years in the Five Points neighborhood, as announced on its website on May 20 at 9:01 a.m. WAFF 48
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chloe Hastings, 17, died in Decatur after a wreck caused an SUV to catch fire and police charged a man with murder—authorities are investigating the case. FOX 54
- ➤ The Huntsville Police Department’s DUI Task Force will set up traffic safety checkpoints from May 23 to 25 during Memorial Day weekend to fight impaired driving using data from crash hotspots. Drivers stopped must show a driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration—officers said this measure will help keep roads safe. City of Huntsville
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Alabama country music icons ALABAMA will play their only show in 2025 at Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville on Saturday, Aug. 23 — the concert gives fans a rare chance to hear hits like 'Mountain Music' and 'Dixieland Delight' in a special homecoming performance. WAAY 31
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll made his first official visit to Redstone Arsenal—he met with base leaders to discuss future plans. Officials said the visit is part of a series of talks—aimed at shaping changes at the facility. FOX 54
- ➤ On May 12, defense researchers gathered at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center for the DoD SciTech Connect Networking Event, where Evelyn Kent demoed the new website and a panel explained how to secure DoD funding. The next day, DARPA hosted a DARPAConnect Regional Pop-Up event at UAH to build local partnerships—helping companies expand opportunities with the DoD. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ Alabama attorneys plan to appeal a May 8 ruling that found the state’s 2023 congressional redistricting map broke the Voting Rights Act and the Constitution. A special master redrew the map for the 2024 elections and a federal panel will review a preclearance request on May 28 (per the judges’ schedule). 1819 News
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Brooks Wheelan Stand-Up Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Buy Tickets — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Brooks Wheelan.
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Cotton Row Run
7:00 – 10:30 AM — Big Spring International Park — Entry fee applies — Experience the premier Memorial Day running event with options for all levels: 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile.
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Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Biloxi Shuckers
6:35-10:35 PM — Toyota Field — Admission Charged — Don't miss an exciting baseball matchup between the Trash Pandas and the Shuckers.
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Biloxi Shuckers at Rocket City Trash Pandas
1-4 p.m. — Toyota Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling minor league baseball action as the Shuckers take on the Trash Pandas.
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Interviewing Skills Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Alabama Goodwill Career Centers — Free entry — Boost your interview skills with tips and strategies for success.
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Biloxi Shuckers at Rocket City Trash Pandas
6:35 p.m. — Toyota Field — Admission Charged — Don't miss the excitement of minor league baseball as the Trash Pandas face off against the Biloxi Shuckers.
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Coruscant Shift Sabacc Charity Tournament
4-7 p.m. — GigaParts — $10 minimum donation — Participate in a high-stakes Sabacc tournament to support the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.
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