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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Parkway Place Mall reached 96% occupancy, ahead of the 90% rate for most malls nationwide—mall officials are working to fill the few empty spots by adding new brands and hosting seasonal events. WAAY 31
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The family of Priceville teen Chloe Rose Hastings, who died in a crash on May 17, has filed a wrongful death suit against three Decatur restaurants—Buffalo Wild Wings, Logan’s Roadhouse, and Alfonso’s—for allegedly serving DUI driver Kevin Jay Penich 18 drinks that night, which they claim directly contributed to the fatal accident. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lee High School head coach Irving McGuire said he is stepping down to become an assistant principal at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School. He coached the Generals for four seasons and will now move into a new role in education. WAAY 31
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Financial advisor Sarah Smith of Morgan Stanley hosted a BoldFemaleEnergy event at Piper and Leaf at Constitution Park where local women shared their new year goals and built connections. She was named with her partner as one of Forbes’ Best-In State Wealth Management Teams in Alabama for 2025 — a recognition that shows her commitment to financial empowerment. Huntsville Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Limestone County residents protested Tuesday morning at the closed Athens-Limestone hospital pool to urge county leaders to reconsider reopening it after a two-year closure—Laura Kerner, a key protester, said officials have long ignored their calls. District Commissioner Ladon Townsend noted that county officials may soon meet with city leaders to discuss plans for a new indoor pool. WAFF 48
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Heart Association is boosting hands-only CPR training across North Alabama to raise survival rates from cardiac arrest. The initiative offers free training sessions for families and groups plus five Madison County schools received CPR kits to train staff. WAAY 31
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A recent report said Huntsville completed 6,500 new apartment units last year, matching the total built over the 12 years before 2020, and oversupply is causing a slowdown as developers focus on finishing properties already under construction—some projects have yet to deliver any units. Experts expect occupancies to rise to 90% over the next one to two years before new construction picks up again. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UAH softball head coach Les Stuedeman retired on Wednesday after 30 seasons, and associate head coach Melanie Carter was named to lead the team for the next academic year. Stuedeman built a strong program with many tournament berths and region titles — a legacy that Carter will work to continue. WAAY 31
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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