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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Parks and Recreation invites families to celebrate dads and father figures with Dads’ Day at the Park on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Loretta P Spencer Sports Complex—this free event will offer live music, food trucks, sports games and a home run derby. City of Huntsville
- ➤ At the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, local residents watched the Blue Origin NS-32 launch on Saturday when a pilot-less spaceship and booster lifted off from West Texas and landed safely. The 10-minute mission carried six passengers including Space Camp alumni and marked the 64th trip using reusable rockets—highlighting a milestone in local space efforts. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ A new skating rink at Stoner Park in Huntsville is nearly complete and local roller skaters are excited for its opening—official dates have not yet been announced. WAFF 48
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Titomic USA opened its 59,000-square-foot facility in Huntsville on Monday as its global headquarters for commercial and defense work. The new site will host live equipment demonstrations and training for making defense, oil and gas and aerospace parts (a project supported by local officials and Innovate Alabama). AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gregory Kirk—a former pool contractor from Muscle Shoals—was sentenced to 20 years in prison for stealing over $600,000, forging licenses and permits, and fraudulently using a customer’s credit card, according to Attorney General Steve Marshall's Tuesday announcement. WHNT News 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lil Wayne will perform at Orion Amphitheater on Sept. 24. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the box office — located at 701 Amphitheater Drive N.W. AL.com
- ➤ Lil Wayne is set to perform at Orion Amphitheater on September 24th at 8 p.m. as part of his Tha Carter VI Tour—special guests Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington will join him, and tickets go on sale on June 6 at 10 a.m. WAFF 48
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Hospital launched a postpartum awareness bracelet program that gives new mothers a way to spot dangers like bleeding, depression and high blood pressure after delivery — the bracelets, worn for 6 to 8 weeks, remind both caregivers and first responders of warning signs. Early positive feedback from patients has led other hospitals across the state to adopt the program — improving early postpartum care. WHNT News 19
TRAVEL NEWS
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Jim Parker's Songwriters Series
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the stories and songs of acclaimed songwriters in an intimate setting.
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The Big Run
8:00 – 11:59 a.m. — Adtran — Registration required — Participate in a fun 5k run event alongside Team Rocket Tri and Heel & Crank.
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Jr Summer Champs Session 2 - Camp Out!
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM — Little Madison Academy — Cost Info N/A — A week of outdoor fun with s'mores, hiking, and storytelling for ages 4-6.
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Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
1:00-4:00 p.m. — Toyota Field — Admission Charged — Don't miss the exciting baseball matchup between Rocket City Trash Pandas and Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
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Phusion Comedy Open Mic with Alex Zee
8-10:30 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians at Huntsville's favorite comedy open mic.
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South Central Conference Camp Meeting 2025
June 13-21 — Oakwood University — Free entry — Engage in a week of spiritual growth and community fellowship at this annual camp meeting.
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Kansas and 38 Special Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Orion Amphitheater — Tickets available online — Rock out with Kansas and 38 Special, joined by special guest Jefferson Starship.
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Pynk Beard Live at The Electric Belle
6:00-11:59 p.m. — Stovehouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy, soul-drenched Southern fun with Pynk Beard and friends.
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June Summer Camp
8 AM - 12 PM — Shoot 360 Huntsville — Check the event page for pricing — A fun and skill-building camp for young basketball players aged 8-15 featuring coach-led activities and competitions.
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Firefly Garden Hike
6:45-8:00 p.m. — Huntsville Botanical Garden — $15-20 per person — Explore the magical world of fireflies and learn how to attract them to your own garden.
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