Daily
Huntsville
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Huntsville.
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville police and Councilwoman Dr. Jennie Robinson updated district 3 residents during a town hall meeting about the fatal bicycle crash that killed 13-year-old Kal Fox last week on Green Mountain Road near Bailey Cove Road—the driver has not been charged and a toxicology report is pending, with speeding tickets making up 69% of citations on that road. WAFF 48
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville police said officers reached a house in the 600 block of Kennan Road around 5:30 p.m. Sunday and found an adult man and woman dead in one bedroom—evidence indicated the incident was an apparent murder-suicide. WAAY 31
- ➤ Seven puppies were left in a trash-filled box outside Huntsville Animal Services on Monday — they showed signs of neglect but began to improve in care this morning — and officials are investigating their abandonment while the puppies are made available for adoption. WAFF 48
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported on August 11 that gas prices in Huntsville averaged $2.80 for regular fuel, $3.25 for mid-grade and $3.55 for premium while Decatur and Florence-Muscle Shoals saw regular gas at about $2.75—national averages stood higher at $3.14 for regular, $3.61 for mid-grade and $3.97 for premium. FOX 54
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA launched Phase Two of the LunaRecycle Challenge today — the nationwide competition is managed by Marshall Space Flight Center. FOX 54
- ➤ Huntsville reached an estimated 249,102 residents as of July 1 with more than 34,000 new people added over the past five years. Construction at the Front Row development across from the Von Braun Center will add over 500 housing units—officials say the project will support the city’s continued growth—while city planners work to manage a steady increase in housing needs. AL.com
- ➤ Today, Huntsville Utilities launched a new mobile app that gives customers outage alerts, paperless billing, and online outage reporting + it requires re-registration with a new account number. Customers can still pay by phone, mail, or with recurring payments + keeping the old options available. WAAY 31
- ➤ During August, several Alabama agencies and cities received Department of Defense contracts, including a $882 million cargo engineering agreement managed from Redstone Arsenal and a $74.8 million maintenance support contract for Huntsville’s Systems Products and Solutions Inc.—other awards include repair, construction, missile defense and facility upgrades scheduled through July 31. These contracts assign work to agencies from Alabama along with partners from other states and are set to be completed in the coming years. WHNT News 19
TRAVEL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Compression packing cubes are a travel game-changer — fit twice as much, stay organized, and avoid suitcase chaos. Perfect for any trip, they keep clothes tidy, save space, and make packing and unpacking a breeze. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Huntsville.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
University Pickers Fall Open House
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — University Pickers — Free entry — Celebrate the cozy charm of the season with unique finds at the Annual Fall Open House.
-
Running of the Bulls 2025
8-10 AM — Hampton Cove Middle School — Proceeds support the PTA — Encourage the entire family to join in a fun and charitable run.
-
Rocketman Triathlon 2025
7 AM - 1 PM — Carrol D. Hudson Recreation Area — Registration fees apply — Participate in a thrilling array of triathlon events including relays and aqua-bikes.
-
Fête en Blanc 2025
7:30-10 p.m. — Noëlla's Flowers — Elegant white-themed gathering — Experience a night of sophistication and style in an enchanting floral setting.
-
The Office Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Huntsville — Free to play — Test your knowledge of The Office through interactive trivia and compete for fun prizes.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Maximize Space and Stay Organized with Compression Packing Cubes
Don’t overlook compression packing cubes for your next trip — they’re a simple but transformative travel essential. Designed to compress clothing and maximize space, these cubes help you fit twice as much into your suitcase without the bulk.
Beyond just saving space, compression packing cubes keep your luggage neat and organized. Group your outfits by day or category, separate clean and dirty clothes, or designate cubes for different family members when traveling together. No more rummaging through your suitcase — everything stays in its place, easily accessible when you need it.
Lightweight and durable, these cubes are ideal for carry-ons and checked bags alike. They also help prevent overpacking by limiting how much you can fit in each cube. Once you try them, you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without them.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Huntsville.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
~ Stephen McCranie
About Daily Huntsville
Welcome to the Daily Huntsville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Huntsville, Alabama community. If you like the Daily Huntsville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Huntsville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Huntsville and across Alabama. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Huntsville
A free Huntsville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyhuntsville.com/sitemap