Good morning, Huntsville.

Residents at Monrovia Flats Apartments say mold and water damage are making their units unsafe and causing health issues, and they have asked for proper cleanup help.

Councilman John Meredith said he is working with community development to hold property managers accountable while tenants have endured these problems for months—hoping for a safer living space.

Today, the Huntsville Police Department's DUI Task Force launches a citywide crackdown on impaired driving with checkpoints running through Sept.

2—drivers must show a license, proof of insurance, and registration as officers target high-risk areas under the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Huntsville police and area leaders announced a major drug trafficking takedown that dismantled a large-scale network using the new Agent Billy Clardy III Act—23 indictments were made and authorities seized $4.8 million in drugs, $223,385 in cash, 10 guns and 4 vehicles.

Marshall Space Flight Center engineers in Huntsville finished the Orion adapter that links the SLS rocket's cryogenic stage to the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission.

It will ship next week to Kennedy Space Center+the adapter will also carry five CubeSats from four countries to study radiation, space weather and lunar technology ahead of the April 2026 launch.

The Huntsville planning department is inviting residents to give feedback at City Hall sessions from Monday, Aug.

18 through Thursday, Aug. 21 for the University Drive Transit Oriented Development Planning Study—focusing on transit, walking, and biking improvements in Northwoods, UAH and the MidCity District. A pop-up event at Cavalry Hill Community Center and a Tuesday shuttle for Northwoods residents will also help collect community ideas.

The Madison County Health Department released inspection scores from Aug.

4—8 for Huntsville food and lodging sites on a 100-point scale and found that while 15 sites earned perfect scores, several had serious issues such as roaches—seen at Phat Sammy's—and missing health agreements; follow-up corrections were made by Aug. 13. Scores ranged from 79 to 100.

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.