Good morning, Huntsville.

Madison County and The People’s Patch will give away a free ear of roasted, locally grown corn at the county farmers market this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at (1022 Cook Ave).

The Limestone County Sheriff's Office said three women were arrested on child sexual abuse charges from a report filed on July 12 involving alleged abuse and sodomy of a child under 12, with one suspect (Crystal Lee McCart, 38) held on a $250,000 bond and the other two (one from Athens and one from Elkmont) awaiting hearings.

Jazz in the Park will return this September at Big Spring Park West with free concerts every Sunday that feature both local and national jazz talent—supported by the City of Huntsville and Downtown Huntsville, Inc.

Huntsville’s Jazz in the Park will move to Big Spring Park West every Sunday in September due to construction on Big Spring Park East, and the free series will feature local favorites and new voices.

The lineup includes acts like Emily Joseph Band at 5 p.m., Kayoband featuring Kelley O’Neal at 6 p.m., and Phil Denny at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, with additional shows on Sept. 14, 21, and 28 — city officials say the series boosts our music scene.

Today, Huntsville City Schools opened its new Office and Career Tech Center on Memorial Parkway to give 700 students hands-on learning in 11 trade programs such as culinary arts, welding, and cosmetology—school officials said the center was built with high-tech labs and local partnerships to prepare students for the workforce while consolidating career programs from multiple high schools.

Dr. John Blevins, chief engineer of the NASA Space Launch System program in Huntsville, has received the Samuel J.

Heyman Service to America Medal—an honor for top career federal employees as he marks 26 years at Marshall Space Flight Center since 1999.

Huntsville Utilities closed the inside northbound lane of Memorial Parkway between Oak Dairy Lane and Veterans Drive for water service line repair work on Thursday night—drivers were advised to use alternate routes and expect shifting traffic patterns.

This work was part of routine maintenance to improve water service reliability.

Two North Alabama elected officials returned campaign contributions they received from a Georgia-based company that federal investigators allege operated a Ponzi scheme—state regulators have asked that all related funds be returned via a court-appointed receiver as investigations continue.

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.

Phusion Comedy Open Mic Night

8-10:30 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of laughter with local comedians at Huntsville's favorite open mic night.

Rocket City Octane Auto Show 2025

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — VBC South Hall — $15 (kids 12 and under free) — Celebrate automotive passion with family-friendly fun and special guests at North Alabama's premier auto show.

Huntsville Hamfest

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — vbc south hall — $12 online, $15 at the door — Explore the world's friendliest hamfest with vendors, forums, and a youth lounge.