Good morning, Huntsville.

Zach Hester, a former City employee and current volunteer with the Huntsville Beautification Board (District 3), devotes 6-8 hours each month and lends his graphic design skills to promote local events while judging the Beautification Awards in June, discovering new parts of the city and urging residents to volunteer.

Huntsville Animal Services hosts patriotic-themed adoption events in August during National Clear the Shelters Month.

The program offers fee waivers, an adoption fair at Woody Anderson Ford on Aug. 8, and a slumber party on Aug. 28 — giving community members a chance to help pets find homes.

Retired deputy Keith Reed, who served 28 years with the local sheriff’s office, now devotes his retirement to redirecting troubled youth through active community outreach — a shift that highlights his ongoing commitment to service.

The 2026 Huntsville Music Audit, unveiled Tuesday at Mars Music Hall, shows the music economy generated $278.2 million last year & supported 3,047 jobs at key venues like Orion Amphitheater and through events like South Star Festival.

The report confirms music investments drive local economic growth.

Williams Middle School is hosting a free back-to-school event this Saturday that will provide resources for students and their parents + the event is planned to be held on school grounds in Huntsville.

Huntsville City Schools approved a new dress code for the upcoming school year after gathering feedback from parents, students and staff.

The update revises rules on covering torsos and bans hoods, and will take effect when school starts on Wednesday.

AT&T donated new laptops to Huntsville students in need on Jul.

30 to support their back-to-school plans.

Huntsville Police Department launches Zero in the Zone from Aug.

5-31 to enforce speed and distracted driving laws in school zones as students return to class. Extra officers and safety patrol aides will be stationed at peak times to help keep everyone safe.

New South Eats, a dining venue evolving from a food truck, opened a few months ago at Miller Plaza (8006 Old Madison Pike, Ste.

18) in Madison and serves creative hot dogs and sushi by owner Albert Toh. The small eatery offers touchscreen self-serve ordering.

After their game against the Barons on August 6, Rocket City Trash Pandas will host their first-ever 300-drone show at Toyota Field as part of Grateful Dead Night, offering fans a unique postgame spectacle.

Huntsville will host the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships at Cummings Research Park from Sept.

4 to 7 and expects 600 international athletes; the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce is seeking over 400 volunteers, especially course marshals, with prizes for multiple shifts.

The Huntsville Havoc released their 2026–27 season schedule yesterday.

Fans can review the game dates and venues to plan which matches to attend.

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.