Good morning, Huntsville.

Clift Farm will host its first annual 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Sept.

12 at 8 a.m. at the Village Green. Participants can join a USATF-certified 5K and 1-mile family run with packet pickup on Friday, Sept. 11 if registered by Sept. 1.

Huntsville’s senior population is growing, and local nonprofits are in action to help them stay safe and independent at home.

Enable Madison County + TARCOG + STUDIO 60 provide home upgrades, case management, and social activities while volunteers help ease caregiver burdens.

Local photographer Shedrick Pelt’s 'Hear To Be Seen 3' exhibit — featuring images of local musos — opens tonight at Orion Amphitheater at 5 p.m. with a panel discussion and live performances starting at 6:15 p.m., and the exhibit will also be shown at other city venues through Sept. 30.

Huntsville will host the Fall for All festival on Saturday, Oct.

3 at Big Spring Park, where families can enjoy games, live music, and food.

Business and property owners in West Huntsville’s Mill Creek area can apply for façade improvement grants (with up to $24,999 per project and owners paying 10% of costs) through the city’s HUD-funded program.

The application portal remains open until funds are allocated.

Week 3 of high school football in Huntsville brings the Madison Bowl between Bob Jones and James Clemens at Madison City Stadium Friday at 7 p.m. and four other rivalry games at local fields, with Huntsville standout Michael Chobey poised to influence his team’s season.

Madison Academy lost a pool play match to Grissom at the Ironman Tournament at Huntsville High before winning five straight matches to reach the bracket semifinals.

Today in Madison, Bob Jones led the Lady Patriots to a 3-0 sweep over visiting Spain Park, boosting their ranking into the Top 10.

Local high school volleyball sees three teams with new head coaches for the 2026 season while Bob Jones retains Jenny Jarrett; James Clemens (Jamiee Freeman), Sparkman (Allie Crook) and Madison Academy (Rachel Reynolds) debut leadership ahead of a state tournament on Oct.

27-29.

This weekend the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships will take place at Cummings Research Park where nearly 350 athletes (from 48 countries) will race in high heat conditions.

Race officials have closed Explorer Blvd for training and race days so spectators can safely watch the event.