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Monday, July 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Animal Services is pausing its Trap Neuter Release (TNR) program to focus on catching up with current animals at its shelter. FOX 54
- ➤ Huntsville drivers increased the average time between accidents from 11.7 years in 2015 to 12 years in 2025 — making our city one of the 12 safest large cities — even though it fell from 9th to 12th in the ranking while other major Alabama cities saw bigger declines, according to Allstate. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville officers responded to a shooting on the 200 block of Exchange Place on Sunday evening and found an adult with a gunshot wound—negotiators later persuaded a man matching the suspect's description on a nearby roof to surrender, leading to the arrest of 33-year-old Matthew Allan Clark from Woodstock on first-degree assault charges. WAAY 31
- ➤ Two people charged with capital murder will appear today at the Madison County Courthouse—Jamarious Beatty faces trial at 9 a.m. for a July shooting that killed Isaac Augusta Young, and Shamekia Strickland will enter a plea for a 2021 stabbing death of 76-year-old Jessie Suttle. WHNT News 19
- ➤ At 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Madison County deputies responded to a shooting on Bent Creek Lane in New Market and found 23-year-old Evan Mayomi with a gunshot wound—paramedics tried to save him but he was pronounced dead—and investigators later charged 31-year-old Xavier Turner with reckless murder, and he is held in Madison County Jail. WHNT News 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rainbow Trouble hosted Alabama’s 4th Annual Trans Pride event on Sunday — a gathering that underscored local support for trans rights. WAFF 48
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Head coach Dawn Thornton said that in her first year with the Lady Bulldogs, Bulldog fans embraced her program (as noted by FOX54 Sports Director Mo Carter during the Sunday Sitdown interview) and she expects that support will drive future success. Thornton added that the enthusiasm spurred by the fans will help build a stronger team as the season progresses. FOX 54
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Mick Foley: A Night of Comedy and Storytelling
7-8:30 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets required — Experience the wit and wisdom of wrestling legend Mick Foley as he shares stories from his colorful career.
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Catacombs & Comedians
7-11 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets from $21.42 — Experience a night of laughter with Brandi Augustus, Jesse Brady, Rayna Cahill, Elliott White & Dan Taylor.
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CodeHSV Summer Tech Mixer
6-8 p.m. — The Camp — Free entry — Network and innovate at Huntsville's vibrant tech community mixer.
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Columbus Clingstones vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas
6:35–8:35 p.m. — Toyota Field — Admission Charged — Don't miss the exciting matchup between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Columbus Clingstones.
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Hike at Bethel Spring
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Bethel Spring Nature Preserve — Free entry — Experience a moderately challenging hike with beautiful scenery and a stunning waterfall.
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Riveting Reptile Day
9-11 a.m. — J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve — Free entry — Discover fascinating reptiles and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages.
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