Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Valentina's pizzeria in Madison will host a 9/11 memorial fundraiser on Thursday, Sept.
11 to raise $24,000 in 24 hours by offering $9.11 menu items — the event includes custom memorial pizza boxes with victims' names, live music, a fire truck display, a silent auction, and support from local dealerships for first responders, veterans, and families of fallen heroes.
On Saturday, the Huntsville community gathered for Dee’s Freedom Walk to honor victims of suicide and raise mental health awareness—residents joined together in support of the cause.
The Rocket City Trash Pandas held their Beer & Wine Festival at Toyota Field—attendees enjoyed unlimited samples of over 100 beers and wines.
The event marked a return to a popular venue for local fans.
🚧 Accidents
A car and a dump truck collided at about 1:18 p.m. on Friday on Union Grove Road near King Drive two miles south of Laceys Spring in Marshall County—killing 21-year-old John P.
Streit of Marbury and injuring the dump truck driver who was taken to Marshall Medical Center North.
On September 5, Huntsville police responded to a crash near Drake Avenue and Downing Street that injured two people—one driver suffered critical injuries and was taken to a hospital while the other had minor injuries.
🌲 Environment
Electric vehicle groups will showcase a variety of EVs at two north Alabama events (Cullman on Sept.
13 from 9 a.m. to noon and Huntsville on Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) while federal tax credits for new and used vehicles end Sept. 30. EV owners will share their personal experiences (including details on cost savings) to help buyers separate fact from fiction.
📰 Real Estate
Construction on the Lewter District Townhomes continues in downtown Huntsville and the developer plans an open house for potential buyers.
The project is set to finish early in 2026— it will include mixed-use elements like renovated historic spaces and new offices.
🏈 Sports
Cornelious Brown threw three touchdown passes and ran for two touchdowns, leading Alabama A&M to its first win under coach Sam Shade on September 6—Alcorn State lost 41—31 in Huntsville.
🎉 Huntsville Events
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Mark Paul: The Daddy Ball Tour
7-11 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — ID required — Enjoy a night of comedy focusing on parenting in youth sports from Mark Paul.
Phusion Comedy Open Mic
9-11 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter as local comedians take the stage at Huntsville's favorite open mic hosted by Alex Zee.
The Fab Four: USA Meets The Beatles
7:30-9 p.m. — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Tickets available at the box office and online — Celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles with a tribute performance by The Fab Four.
Live Music with April Pendergrass
7-10 p.m. — Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of lively country, rock, and Americana music under the stars at the campground.
Garden Soirée
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Huntsville Botanical Garden — $200 individual ticket, $2,000 table — Experience an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner, and a live auction for a great cause.
The Redstone Edge Conference
The government contracting industry is ever-changing and evolving, and the Redstone Edge Conference was developed with that in mind. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge to succeed in this highly regulated and complicated industry.
The Redstone Edge Conference
The government contracting industry is ever-changing and evolving, and the Redstone Edge Conference was developed with that in mind. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge to succeed in this highly regulated and complicated industry.
The Plot In You Concert
7-9 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Tickets available online — Enjoy an evening with The Plot In You supported by Northlane, Invent Animate, and Windwaker.
Mark Normand Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Mark Normand at a prime Huntsville venue.
Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Orion Amphitheater — Tickets from $49.50 — Don't miss this live performance featuring two iconic music acts in a vibrant venue.
blink-182 Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Orion Amphitheater — Tickets starting at $17 — Catch blink-182 live in an unforgettable night of pop punk music.
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