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Huntsville
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Madison was named the best city for families in Alabama by Niche—its schools, safety, and clean neighborhoods earned top marks. The report evaluated over 600 communities using data from federal agencies. FOX 54
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carmen Fuentes visited the Early Works Museum in downtown Huntsville where kids can play and explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) while taking a break from the summer heat. WHNT News 19
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alligator sightings are increasing in southern and western Huntsville as heavy rains make the animals more visible, and city officials warn residents not to feed or interact with them — people should call police if an alligator threatens anyone. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The FBI postponed moving its National Academy training program to Huntsville— citing infrastructure limitations. The bureau will keep using its campus at Redstone Arsenal— and plans to shift advanced training when new facilities are ready. 1819 News
- ➤ Huntsville officials finalized the design for Big Spring Park's expansion today—adding about 2.4 acres at the old city hall site with terraced plazas, a central pavilion, new sidewalks, upgraded landscaping and a water feature—and will seek city council approval; if approved, work will finish by mid-2027. WAAY 31
- ➤ City leaders said today that final phase work on the Sandra Moon Community Complex, which includes rebuilding the former Grissom High School auditorium + adding an event center, will finish roughly a year from now. WAFF 48
- ➤ Huntsville is raising sewer rates for the first time in 20 years to finance a $150 million upgrade to its aging infrastructure — city officials said the move will help avoid costly repairs later. FOX 54
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Madison Hospital now offers psychiatric and neurological care via telehealth using high-tech cameras so patients can easily meet specialists; Helen Keller Hospital will add this service later this year—improving care without long travel. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville is set to expand its Ice Sports Center with new rinks, curling lanes & extra seating in the coming weeks. The planned upgrades aim to boost local hockey and curling events. FOX 54
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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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Phusion Comedy Open Mic
8-10:30 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedians at this weekly open mic event in Huntsville.
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Heartshakers - Tom Petty Tribute
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Tickets available at the VBC Box Office and online — Don't miss out on The Heartshakers, a live tribute to the music of Tom Petty.
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The Market at MidCity
12-4 p.m. — The Camp — Free entry — Explore local vendors and enjoy community vibes in Huntsville.
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Level Up STEAM Camp: Python Coding for Beginners
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM — DiVRgence — Registration required — Dive into Python programming with hands-on projects for young learners.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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