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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City of Huntsville’s Community Awareness for Youth program held its annual Back to School Backpack and Supply Giveaway on Saturday at Calhoun Community College to provide free backpacks and supplies to students ages 12 to 18. More than 2,500 community members attended the event — officials say it helps families prepare for the upcoming school year. WAFF 48
- ➤ Huntsville Animal Services on Triana Boulevard remains over capacity with about 80 dogs after extra arrivals from fireworks raised numbers above its comfortable limit of 75. The shelter—charging adoption fees of $35—$50 that cover spaying, neutering, and vaccinations—asks local residents to adopt, foster, or volunteer to help ease overcrowding. AL.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Genesis HealthCare, a local nursing home chain with five North Alabama locations, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 12th to restructure its debt—company officials said patient care and staff jobs will remain unchanged. The filing, made in the Northern District of Texas, includes a commitment of $30 million in debtor-in-possession financing to keep operations running. WHNT News 19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A YesCare employee, 37-year-old Monica Bishop, was arrested on July 11 after a vehicle pursuit near Limestone Correctional Facility led officers to find over 350 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, and altered paper for prison use—she faces charges for trafficking, possession, and distribution, and the investigation is ongoing. FOX 54
- ➤ Huntsville Police warn residents about a phone scam in which fraudsters impersonate officers to claim a missed jury duty and a federal warrant and demand payment between $1,500 and $10,000 using methods like Green Dot cards or Bitcoin — authorities advise that they never call to request money and urge anyone receiving such a call to report it immediately. FOX 54
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Huntsville will hold an open house on Thursday, July 17 from 5:30—7:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor lobby at City Hall to gather public input on the North Huntsville Greenway Master Plan. The plan aims to connect the downtown sky bridge with the Meek Greenway at Alabama A&M University. City of Huntsville
- ➤ Huntsville city council approved a 1000 acre annexation on July 10th to expand city boundaries (officials said further details will be announced soon). WAAY 31
- ➤ Huntsville Fire and Rescue held a graduation on July 12 at The Dream Theatre to welcome 15 new firefighters who completed a six-month training in firefighting and emergency medical techniques—each cadet passed physical and written tests and will soon begin shifts at city stations—attended by the mayor and department leaders. City of Huntsville
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Huntsville City FC vs. Orlando City B
7-10 p.m. — Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium — Admission Charged — Don't miss this exciting soccer matchup between Huntsville City FC and Orlando City B.
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Matt Stell Concert
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Guntersville City Harbor — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with multi-platinum country artist Matt Stell as he brings his chart-topping hits to the stage.
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