Good morning, Huntsville.

Jayda Russell joined WAFF 48 as the new First Alert Weather forecaster and returned home to Huntsville after working in Savannah; her debut aired on Sunday, July 20 at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. — she will begin geological studies online at Mississippi State this Fall.

Huntsville’s Ditto Landing is working with the Tennessee Riverline to develop a master plan that connects communities along the river & boosts outdoor recreation.

Brandi Quick said the project will add an event center and improve amenities, including access at mile marker 334, to help locals enjoy the Tennessee River.

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Kilpatrick Road — Highway 431 in Albertville on Sunday night claimed the life of 53-year-old Elena Montejo Lopez, a restrained passenger who was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Albertville Police Department is investigating the incident.

A woman was stabbed at a Sparkman Drive business on Sunday afternoon and was taken to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services in stable condition — HEMSI reported the incident, and the police are investigating further.

Huntsville residents have recently captured a bear on video and reported alligator, bobcat and coyote sightings as growth moves closer to natural areas—wildlife officials explain that expanding development near the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is leading to more frequent encounters with local species. They advise residents to avoid feeding or approaching the animals.

At the Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary celebration, astronauts Suni Williams and Don Pettit spoke about their work on Expedition 72— the mission left them stranded on the International Space Station after a vehicle malfunction.

They detailed the challenges they experienced during this critical mission.

A Wedowee woman named Emma Huddleston won the world champion title in the beginner obstacles course at a Tennessee Walking Horse show in Murfreesboro with her horse—A Congressman.

She trained for four years by walking him up and down hills even in winter temperatures as low as 20 degrees—hoping to achieve more wins in the future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"Weird Al" Yankovic Live

7:30-9 p.m. — The Orion Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the king of comedy songs on his 'Bigger & Weirder' tour this summer.

Level Up STEAM Camp: Robotics Engineering for Kids

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — DiVRgence — Registration required — Dive into robotics with hands-on projects for 3rd to 6th graders and enjoy team challenges in engineering!

Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Birmingham Barons

6:35-8:35 p.m. — Toyota Field — Admission Charged — Cheer for the local Rocket City Trash Pandas as they take on the Birmingham Barons in this exciting baseball matchup.

Calimar White Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Ticket required with ID match — Enjoy an evening of energetic comedy from St. Petersburg's own Calimar White.

Jim Parker's Songwriters Series

6:30-9 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — $25 — Experience the stories and music from hit songwriters including Steven Dale Jones, Brian White, and Phillip White.

Throttle Fest 2025

7-11:30 p.m. — Rocket City Honky Tonk — $20 GA Tickets — Experience the high-energy performance of The Georgia Thunderbolts with special guest The Josephines and more.