Good morning, Huntsville.

Mayor Tommy Battle held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 29, for a 1½-mile greenway addition that completes a 17-mile loop in south Huntsville.

The extension from Redstone Road to Green Cove Road connects residents to local landmarks and recreation areas (including paths near the Tennessee River).

Huntsville Animal Services is launching its 'Stars, Stripes & Second Chances' campaign this August to clear shelters with free adoptions and special events — starting with an adoption event at Woody Anderson Ford on Saturday, Aug.

8 and ending with a slumber paw‑ty on Friday, Aug. 28.

God’s Image Barbershop and Life Changers Ministry will host a free back-to-school giveaway on Saturday, Aug.

1 at noon in Huntsville (at 2900 9th Ave) to provide free haircuts, spa bags, and 100 backpacks filled with school supplies for students preparing for the school year.

The International Society of Huntsville is hosting the 2026 International Festival of North Alabama (iFEST) at The Orion Amphitheater on Saturday, Sept.

26 from 12–5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature live performances, international food, vendors, and cultural displays.

A new music audit shows the music industry generated $278.2 million in economic output and supported 3,047 jobs, with strategic investments in live venues like the Orion Amphitheater.

Mayor Tommy Battle said the city plans to build on this momentum to boost jobs and tourism.

Duotech Services will open its new 25,000 sqft Defense Sustainment Facility in Research Park on Aug.

6. The $4 million investment is expected to create 50 jobs over five years and generate $3 million in local economic impact.

Huntsville’s booming music sector produced $278.2 million in economic output since 2018 and supported 3,047 jobs, according to a recent audit.

Mayor Tommy Battle credited policy-driven investments for fueling growth in the industry — a sign of a promising future for local music.

City officials approved plans for a new 125,000 sq. ft. middle school to replace the junior high and serve grades 6-8.

The school, set to open in August 2028 south of Lowe Ave SE, will hold 750 students and include 10 classrooms per grade—room for future expansion.

County chairs Ronald ‘Rex’ Vaughn (Madison) and Collin Daly (Limestone) emphasized education and workforce development as key priorities at the State of the Region breakfast held Tuesday at Toyota Field in Madison, where school districts announced new expansions to serve nearly 50,000 students.

Taylor’s Law ties school discipline to the driving age and is named in memory of David Taylor of Muscle Shoals, who was killed by a teen driver in a high-speed crash.

Jamiee Freeman (35-year-old mother of two) is now the volleyball head coach at James Clemens High after a successful run at Calhoun Community College.

She will work with returning players on County Line Road as the program prepares for the new season.

WAAY 31's Trevor Denton was named the 2026 Alabama Sports Personality of the Year on Jul.

29 + he bid a final farewell to the station before today.

The Wallflowers Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of The Wallflowers live in Huntsville.

T. Murph Stand-Up Comedy Show

6-9 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets from $27.02 — Experience the high-energy storytelling of Chicago's own T. Murph in an unforgettable comedic performance.

Zach Rushing: The Redneck Logic Tour

7-10 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Special Event — Experience the humor and heart of Zach Rushing, a Mississippi comic bringing his unapologetic style to the stage.

First Fridays Summer Edition | August

6-9 p.m. — AC Hotel Huntsville Downtown — Happy Hour Cocktails and Appetizers — Enjoy great music and good vibes while connecting with cool people in a lively atmosphere.