Daily
Huntsville
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Animal Services will host multiple adoption events this August to celebrate Clear the Shelters Month—offering waived adoption fees from Aug. 11 to 16, an Adopt On the Spot event on Aug. 2 at Petsense on Winchester Road NE, and a Pop-Up Pet Adoption on Aug. 30. The shelter will also hold a Slumber Paw-ty on Aug. 15 with food trucks and social media challenges so locals can adopt, foster, or volunteer. City of Huntsville
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville company Air Outlook says homeowners should keep their air conditioning between 72 and 75 degrees during extreme heat to avoid system strain—co-owner Jeffrey Ranshaw stressed that checking and cleaning the filter monthly is essential for proper performance. WAAY 31
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Huntsville marked National Buffalo Soldiers Day with a memorial ceremony at the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldier Memorial Monument on Poplar Avenue — a tribute honoring the first all-Black regiments after the Spanish-American War. Mayor Tommy Battle and local officials, with re-enactors and school groups, offered speeches and recited soldiers’ names to emphasize the courage and sacrifice of the Buffalo Soldiers. FOX 54
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute celebrated a major milestone today when its new Huntsville research facility raised the final beam—marking a key step before project completion. FOX 54
- ➤ WAFF compiled a list of school start dates for districts in the Tennessee Valley. Some schools begin on July 31 while others start as late as August 12 — giving families clear dates for planning the new school year. WAFF 48
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Police Department launched the Zero in the Zone initiative as the new school year nears, aiming to stop speeding and distracted driving in school zones. Officers and safety patrol aides will monitor traffic near schools—focusing on student safety and enforcing traffic laws. WAAY 31
- ➤ Chief Kirk Giles, Sgt. Christopher Jackson and Councilman David Little told City Hall that Huntsville’s hands-free ordinance led to 190 citations and 112 written warnings between July 1, 2024 and July 1, and Allstate Insurance ranked the city as the 12th safest driving city in the country. Officials stressed that the law—making holding a phone a primary offense with fines that increase for repeat violations—is meant to change driver behavior to save lives while its full impact on safety is still being measured. Huntsville Business Journal
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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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Phusion Comedy Open Mic
8:00-10:30 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedians at Huntsville's favorite comedy open mic.
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805 After Five Concert Series
5-9 p.m. — Straight to Ale — Free entry — Experience electrifying live music along with local vendors and food trucks under the stars.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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