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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families enjoyed outdoor activities at the Huntsville Botanical Garden Field Day on Father’s Day. The event held yesterday gave dads and their families a chance to connect—enjoying games and outdoor play together. FOX 54
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Alabama family filed a federal lawsuit on June 9 claiming that delays in processing U visa applications have violated their rights and caused constant stress— they argue the nearly six-year wait is too long for a program meant to protect crime victims. The suit names top officials at USCIS and the Department of Homeland Security and seeks either a final decision or placement on a waiting list. AL.com
- ➤ City Council approved a $121,000 contract with Croy Engineering to design a parking lot next to the Front Row development on Holmes Avenue and Monroe Street. The lot will control 340+60 public parking spaces to support downtown events such as those at the Von Braun Center. AL.com
- ➤ Council Member Michelle Watkins, the first Black woman elected to the Council, shared a handwritten racist letter she received on Friday that used a racial slur; Mayor Tommy Battle condemned the hate and said the city denounces such attacks—insisting everyone deserves dignity and respect. FOX 54
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dave and Buster's hosted its 2nd annual Dad Games tournament where family teams played arcade games for prizes + a year of free gaming. The Father's Day event brought local dads + their families together in a friendly contest. FOX 54
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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Biergarten at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
5-7:30 p.m. — U.S. Space & Rocket Center — Free entry — Enjoy delicious pretzels and live music beneath the Saturn V during the popular weekly Biergarten event.
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Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Chattanooga Lookouts
1-4 p.m. — Toyota Field — Admission Charged — Witness a thrilling baseball matchup between local favorites Trash Pandas and the Lookouts.
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Cookie Crusher 5K
9 AM – 1 PM — Back Forty Beer Company Huntsville — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a fun race while supporting a magical cause.
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Run with Kenyans: Kalenjin Heritage 5K and Family Fun Walk
12:30-3:30 p.m. — 2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL — Registration required — Celebrate health and wellness through a fun community-run event showcasing diverse cultures.
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Level Up STEAM Camp: Coding Level I
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — DiVRgence — Registration required — Kickstart your coding adventure with fun games and hands-on projects designed for young beginners.
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PMP Certification Classroom Training
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Huntsville, Cummings Research Park — $1599 — Boost your project management career with instructor-led PMP certification training and real-world case studies.
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New Comedy Showcase
7-8:30 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets from $15.82 — Experience a night of laughter with fresh comedic talents in a lively atmosphere.
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Old Dominion Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Orion Amphitheater — Tickets available from $30 — Experience an unforgettable evening with the country music band Old Dominion.
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