Good morning, Huntsville.

Mayor Tommy Battle and Music Officer Matt Mandrella unveiled the 2026 Huntsville Music Month calendar — the lineup features a new international artist exchange with performances in Sweden and Nashville as well as local shows starting Sept.

2 and running through Sept. 17.

Last week, Huntsville’s own Alabama Heathens released their new single Better Off Gone, recorded at Decatur’s Clearwave Recording Studio with contributions from local experts, as they build on touring momentum from stages including Mars Music Hall.

Kamado Ramen was named the best ramen spot in the state by Tasting Table.

The restaurant at Mid City Drive and Governors Drive SW offers handmade ramen and other Japanese dishes – it has earned praise for its great service.

Free 2 Teach is expanding its program so teachers and staff in Hartselle, Decatur, and Morgan schools can receive free classroom supplies.

Pop-up events will run on Sept. 17, 18, and 23, and educators can register for appointments at the Huntsville resource center starting in October (online sign-up is encouraged).

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said discussions have included Huntsville as a potential site for the new U.S. Space Academy, created by a presidential executive order to boost the space workforce—yet no timeline has been set.

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong secured a $13.5M federal grant in January for a new veterans’ cemetery in Madison County; construction will begin in October (this fall) off Highway 72 on Ryland Pike and the project (in the fifth district) will support more than 10,000 interments over the next decade.

Church Street paving will begin this week as crews prepare to repair the roadway in the local area (a project managed by local officials).

Park construction remains on schedule nearby, promising timely improvements for community recreation.

A new step-by-step guide for homemade ice cream is available for local residents who want to try making a tasty dessert at home.

Released on Aug. 31, the guide offers simple instructions and tips to mix common ingredients + create your own treat.

Two North Alabama high school football players were airlifted to the hospital for head injuries in the past two weeks, raising questions about player safety for local teams.