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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This summer volunteers from across the country will help Lincoln Village Ministry build and renovate homes for about 150 low-income families in Huntsville. The ministry’s Evolve program offers affordable housing, education, life skills assistance, and childcare (services that aim to help families stabilize their lives). WAAY 31
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Albert Russel Erskine was born in 1871 in Huntsville and left a railroad office job to become president of Studebaker before moving to South Bend where heavy financial stress led him to take his own life on July 1, 1933—his legacy lives on in local landmarks like Hotel Russel Erskine and a family mausoleum at Maple Hill Cemetery. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ A new FAA report said that 142 U.S. commercial space launches were carried out in 2024, with SpaceX responsible for most operations and the report predicting more-than-daily launches by 2034. North Alabama manufacturers like United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin may benefit from the expected rise in launches. AL.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Priceville police stopped a Mustang missing its license plate on I-65 at the 334-mile marker and arrested two Athens men, Mickey Antonio Bott, 43, and Matthew Daniel Bailey, 41, on multiple drug charges after a narcotics investigation found a fentanyl/methamphetamine mixture + methamphetamine + opioid tablets + marijuana + drug paraphernalia, with bonds set at $135k and $125k respectively. WHNT News 19
- ➤ A Huntsville man, 64-year-old Michael McDougal, was arrested on July 2 for second-degree human trafficking after he manipulated a victim into sexual servitude + he is now held at Madison County Jail on a $250,000 bond+ according to police. WHNT News 19
- ➤ Huntsville police arrested a 65-year-old man on July 2 after he allegedly manipulated a vulnerable victim into sexual servitude by falsely promising to help improve her life — he now faces charges of human trafficking and criminal trespass with bond set at $250,500. WAAY 31
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Huntsville Museum of Art will reopen on August 31 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Betsy and Peter Lowe Community Free Day after closing on March 2 to update its building with a new HVAC system. A community 'Keep it Cool' fundraiser raised $50,000 to cover operating costs—helping preserve the museum's permanent collection. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville ranked 15th in the nation’s most educated cities with a total score of 72.01 — the city showed strong high school and college completion rates and a top ranking among mid-sized metros for STEM jobs. WalletHub compared 150 areas using school quality, degree attainment, and equity, with Birmingham-Hoover, Montgomery, and Mobile ranking lower. AL.com
- ➤ The Alabama State Department of Education froze $68 million in K-12 funds as federal officials held back $6.8 billion in grant money for the 2025-26 school year—jeopardizing summer programs, hiring, and school planning. Superintendent Eric Mackey said state leaders will work quickly with Washington to release the funds so schools can maintain essential services. 1819 News
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Kami Con - Huntsville Anime Invasion
3 p.m. - 12 a.m. — vbc south hall — Tickets available online — Celebrate Japanese culture, gaming, and anime with fellow enthusiasts.
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