Good morning, Huntsville.

Clift Farm will host its first 5K and fun run on Saturday, Sept.

12 at 8 a.m. on the Village Green. Participants from Madison and nearby communities will enjoy a USATF-certified race, a 1-mile fun run, and early packet pickup on Sept. 11.

Huntsville Utilities said over 4,000 customers lost power in Madison County after severe storms hit Wednesday afternoon, and crews are working to restore service while urging residents to avoid downed power lines.

Ride United, sponsored by Redstone Credit and United Way, helped residents overcome transportation barriers to reach job interviews, doctor appointments, and classes; the event took place Wednesday at Redstone Federal headquarters downtown and highlighted the program’s impact in providing over 41,000 rides since 2020.

Six small businesses have secured $361 million in Pentagon contracts, including Madison-based Griffon Aerospace Inc. which will support its drone systems through the end of this year — further awards cover training and engineering services at multiple sites.

Red Lobster will close its Montgomery restaurant on Atlanta Highway and the Huntsville location on University Drive on Sept.

6, leaving six restaurants in Alabama—this is part of the chain's planned business adjustments.

Local chef Alida Gotta shared her traditional recipe for making cannoli on Aug.

27 at her downtown restaurant. She detailed each step from mixing dough + preparing the ricotta filling, giving locals a clear look at her time-tested method.

A federal plan will import up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef at 25 percent below market prices over the next 90 days, which local ranchers and meat processors say could squeeze domestic profit margins.

Businesses worry that the move may harm American farming.

After a 48 investigation, Madison County officials are set to implement safety upgrades at a rail crossing (updating signals, barriers, and signage) to protect drivers and pedestrians.

The Planning Commission approved zoning on 537 acres for nearly 600 homes on south Little Cove Road east of U.S. 72 (the first major development east of the Flint River) and also greenlit a parking lot and lot layouts for Heritage Park Estates and Westparc.

The Huntsville Panthers defeated Mae Jemison 28-18 on Thursday at Milton Frank Stadium.

Abram Aguilar threw two touchdown passes while a strong defense, including a blocked punt and a pick-six by Michael (Chob) Chobey, kept the Jaguars at bay.