Good morning, Huntsville.

Daniel Shelton admitted to shooting 39-year-old David Merritt after an argument at their shared home in May and later dumped his body on Whitesburg Bridge on May 31—police found matching evidence in Shelton's home and he is now held without bond pending charges in Marshall County.

Over the weekend, 10 men were arrested at a local motel after undercover officers posed as a 15-year-old to lure them into child solicitation, and each now faces charges including human trafficking, electronic solicitation of a child and traveling to have sex with a minor — bond amounts range from $25,000 to $50,000 from their Aniah’s Law hearings —.

805 After Five returns Thursday with free Juneteenth celebrations at Butler Green at Campus 805 when a DJ set begins at 5 p.m. followed by soulful acts including Karmessa and headliner The Dirty Dozen Brass Band—free shuttle service from Lot K to Campus 805 will run from 5-9 p.m. to ease parking.

A Juneteenth celebration with live music will take place this Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. at The Camp in Mid-City.

The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville ranked in the top 10 worldwide based on ticket and gross sales from Pollstar’s 2025 Midyear Rankings — placing No. 10 by tickets sold and No. 9 by gross sales.

Officials shared their thanks on social media as the venue reflected on a season of major shows.

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is planning a new 67,000-square-foot building for $45 million at its Redstone campus to replace lost services following Building 4200’s closure in 2020.

The facility will house 150 staff and many temporary visitors—qualified companies must respond by July 2 to present their design proposals.

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.

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.

Cookie Crusher 5K

9 AM – 1 PM — Back Forty Beer Company Huntsville — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a fun race while supporting a magical cause.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer Beach Party Cat Show

9 AM – 4 PM — Jaycee Community Building — Adults $8, Seniors and Kids $5, Family of 4 $20 — Experience an array of cat breeds and an educational ring at this vibrant cat show.