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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Huntsville man was charged with murder after he allegedly hit his wife with a car during a domestic dispute in New Market late Sunday — authorities say 45-year-old Garland Rockwood is now held without bond at the Madison County Jail. WAAY 31
- ➤ Jacob Stephens is accused of killing Hannah Parton and Arlene Velazquez in a wrong-way crash on I-565 in 2021 — he is expected to enter a plea agreement soon. WAFF 48
- ➤ A Department of Defense employee at the Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville was charged with taking and keeping secret papers after FBI agents saw her put them in a backpack and later found them in her car and home—court records show. WAAY 31
- ➤ Huntsville man Reginald Eugene Scott, 45, became the first person convicted under the Agent Billy Clardy III Act when he pleaded guilty to trafficking cocaine and received a life sentence under the Habitual Felony Offender Act — a milestone in law enforcement efforts —. WAFF 48
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cinemark Bridge Street and XD Theater today introduces the first immersive D-BOX motion seats in Huntsville that let moviegoers control the intensity of movement during films. Viewers will experience enhanced effects during showings of high-energy films like How to Train Your Dragon and F1 The Movie this weekend. WAAY 31
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Justice Department said on Monday that a possible merger of the ATF and DEA will not cut jobs at Redstone Arsenal in Rocket City—ensuring that agents and specialists in explosives and arson continue their work. Pam Bondi told a House panel that no cuts were planned and she supported moving additional FBI staff to north Alabama. AL.com
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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HuntsvilleCon 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville — Cost varies — A collectors' mecca featuring comics, toys, and fandoms from multiple genres.
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Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Knoxville Smokies
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Toyota Field — Admission Charged — Cheer on the home team as they take on the Smokies in this exciting baseball matchup.
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Phusion Comedy Open Mic
8-10:30 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedians at Huntsville's favorite open mic night.
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Firecracker 5K
1-3:59 p.m. — 15001 Bailey Cove Rd SE — Registration required — Celebrate Independence Day with a spirited 5K run in the heart of Huntsville.
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Butterfly Release Program
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. — Purdy Butterfly House — $8 for Garden Members, $20 for Non-Member children — Experience the joy of releasing live butterflies and capturing unforgettable moments.
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George Willborn Comedy Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of laughter with the talented comedian George Willborn.
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