Good morning, Huntsville.

Hotel Indigo welcomed its first guests today in MidCity District as the area adds a new lodging option for visitors.

A local family-owned business is using the Space and Missile Defense Symposium this week at the Von Braun Center to build defense connections.

The event gathers industry experts and local leaders to advance regional defense innovation.

Huntsville Restaurant Week is set to run from Aug.

14–23, organized by the local Convention and Visitors Bureau and featuring limited-time menus and special offers. Food Truck Fridays will be held at the Visitor Center on Aug. 14, 21 and 28, and a free Rocket City Dish Pass will guide diners.

Front Row Theatre Troupe brings dinner theatre to Main Street Cafe at 101 Main St in Madison, where guests enjoy a themed meal and performance of Agatha Christie's mystery The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim.

The event runs in the evenings on Aug 27-29 and in the afternoon on Aug 30.

Auburn University announced plans to open a new 50,000-sqft research lab at Cummings Research Park, set to boost local research partnerships in Huntsville.

Borys, Eggart and Turner earned district awards from Madison City Schools on July 30 at the Von Braun Center for exceptional contributions.

Borys was named District Elementary Teacher, Eggart District Secondary Teacher and Turner Staff Member of the Year.

Registration for Huntsville Parks and Recreation fall break camps will open online Tuesday, Sept.

1 at 8 a.m. with full-day and specialty camps running Monday-Friday, Oct. 5-9 (for children in grades 1-6) at five local sites.

City leaders are seeking input on redesigning University Drive to add housing, office and retail spaces and improve pedestrian safety across Northwoods, the UAH area, and MidCity.

A public meeting is set for next Wednesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall for residents to share feedback.

Huntsville-based Torch Technologies — a locally recognized defense contractor — has secured a $992 million contract from the Department of War for work at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

News 19’s Day to Day host Mariah Wiggs completed her final radiation treatment Wednesday morning and declared she is cancer-free after battling invasive ductal carcinoma since late 2025; she thanked God for her strength and encouraged others still fighting.

State health officials confirmed 106 cases of cyclosporiasis, with 67 in North Alabama linked mainly to a Mexican restaurant chain; ten individuals reported recent international travel and contaminated iceberg lettuce has been removed from the market.

Officials say investigations are continuing today.

Huntsville Hospital and Madison Hospital were named Best Regional Hospitals for 2026-27 by U.S.-News World Report, placing them among roughly 500 hospitals nationwide for high-quality care; the ranking reflects patient outcomes and nursing quality that boost community care.

Today, a heat advisory remains in effect for north Alabama through Friday as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 90s with heat index values reaching 110.

Huntsville's National Weather Service and public health officials urge residents to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities (especially during peak hours).