Good morning, Huntsville.

The 41st annual Walley Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo (held on free fishing day) will return to Brahan Spring Park Lagoon tomorrow, giving young anglers aged 6 to 12 a chance to win up to $1,000.

Huntsville Parks and Recreation (organizer) runs the event to introduce local youth to fishing.

Bank47 opened its new Church Street branch on May 29 — offering concierge-style banking with one-on-one financial guidance to local government offices and businesses.

The bank aims to build trusted relationships and help protect clients from online fraud.

Falkville police arrested 54-year-old Scotty Barber after a K-9 officer discovered a trafficking amount of methamphetamine/fentanyl hidden in a glass of sweet tea during a traffic stop on I-65 on June 5—his $10,000 bond was set by a Morgan County Circuit Judge.

On Tuesday, officers responded to an assault on the 3500 block of 7th Avenue around 1:30 p.m. when a woman reported that Thomas Allen Hodge chased her and hit her with a metal pipe while she ran for safety—he was later found near a business on Governors Drive and charged with second-degree assault.

Huntsville’s Annual Juneteenth Festival— a free, family-friendly event— will be held at Big Spring Park on Saturday, June 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. with performances by Element XI and the Huntsville Community Drumline.

The festival is sponsored by the City’s Office of Multicultural Affairs— partnering with Amazon— and will offer STEAM activities, food trucks and a live firework display.

Hydrofest kicks off this weekend in Huntsville and is expected to boost the local economy.

Local officials said Hydrofest 2024 generated $3 million in tourism dollars.

Alabama Department of Human Resources says tens of millions in SNAP benefits have been suspected of fraud with funds used out-of-state and urges EBT card users to lock their cards using the new Lock/Unlock feature on ConnectEBT—especially the 'Lock Card Everywhere' option—to help stop further stolen funds.

Huntsville City Council approved in January the annexation of nearly 400 acres in Limestone County to allow for over 4,000 new homes, nearly doubling the usual pace of annual development.

Planning officials say the new community will include parks, markets and schools with a K–8 campus set to open in 2028 and will fully build out over the next 20 years — a sign of significant growth ahead.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Phusion Comedy Open Mic

8-11 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of laughter with local comedians hosted by Huntsville's own Alex Zee.