Sunday, July 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Notorious D.O.G. Dog Rescue fixed its air conditioning after two days without cooling and thanked local volunteers and its landlord for help while foster families cared for the dogs. The replacement part will arrive Friday—ensuring that the rescue can soon return to normal operations. FOX 54
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Limestone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested wanted fugitive Jairo Chavez, 38, a convicted sex offender from New York following a roadside encounter on Ripley Road in Athens — the arrest occurred after Chavez was identified during the check. WAFF 48
- ➤ Multiple agencies are searching for 29-year-old Daniel McCarn from Huntsville—he is the suspect in the shooting of a Scottsboro police officer. WAAY 31
- ➤ Huntsville Police Department is investigating a gas station robbery that occurred Saturday morning on Governors Drive—officers found a victim with minor injuries during a physical altercation where money was taken and the suspect fled before help arrived. WHNT News 19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Niche has published its 2025 rankings of Alabama’s top private high schools that rate 15 schools on academic performance, teacher quality, student feedback and college readiness. Indian Springs School earned the top spot with an A+ grade—The Altamont School in Jefferson County finished second. AL.com
TRAVEL NEWS
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Girl Of Glass Concert Featuring Masticated
6-8 p.m. — Mad Malts Brewing — Tickets available — Enjoy live music from Masticated as they showcase new tracks and fan favorites.
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DisruptHR HSV 2025
5:45-8 p.m. — U.S. Space & Rocket Center — Heavy hors d'oeuvres served — Engage with local HR leaders and innovative ideas to disrupt traditional practices.
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