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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Huntsville postponed the annual Juneteenth Festival from June 14 to June 28 because of weather. The festival will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Big Spring Park and will include performances, educational activities, and fireworks. FOX 54
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville police arrested Amber Marie Baker, 25, after a shooting early Monday in the 3900 block of Rucker Circle that left 22-year-old Nicholas Kyle Howell dead—police said the incident began as a planned transaction when Baker used a gun. WHNT News 19
- ➤ Huntsville Police Department and Madison County District Attorney’s Office arrested 10 individuals on June 13–14—charging them with 34 counts including human trafficking and electronic solicitation of a child—and investigations remain ongoing with each suspect set for an Aniyah’s Law hearing. City of Huntsville
- ➤ Huntsville police said Amber Baker is charged with murder after an early-morning shooting on Monday (confirmed by the Huntsville Police Department). WAFF 48
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville City Council approved four pavement contracts worth over $8.5 million in fiscal 2025 to resurface many streets. The projects, awarded to Rogers Group, Whitworth Concrete Works and Lambert Contracting, will repair driveways, sidewalks and ADA ramps + are part of a larger $20 million road plan. AL.com
- ➤ The City of Huntsville approved the final two phases of road resurfacing projects from its over $20M budget—three contractors won nearly $9M in bids for work on residential streets and ADA upgrades. Construction will begin in the coming weeks—officials will announce street schedules and project timelines soon. FOX 54
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Almost two dozen athletes from Lawrence County competed in the state Special Olympics last month in Troy and brought home gold medals—showing their hard work and skill. Their success highlights our community's strong performance at this important competition. WAFF 48
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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FREE BEETTAN Spray Tans
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Hemline Huntsville — Free entry — Experience complimentary BEETTAN spray tans at this exciting local boutique event.
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