Good morning, Huntsville.

Today Huntsville opened the Sandra Moon Community Complex to offer residents a modern venue for events, classes and gatherings.

The facility is located near the city center and is expected to expand local community programming.

The Sandra Moon Community Complex opened yesterday with a ribbon cutting attended by Mayor Tommy Battle, Council President Jennie Robinson and the Moon family.

The renovated facility now offers sports spaces, an event hall and a multimedia center for Arts Huntsville — a new home for creative events.

Parkway Place Mall in Huntsville is enjoying a steady rise in sales and customer traffic as it opens new stores.

Sole Empire, Auntie Anne’s, and other retailers already welcome shoppers (Memorial Parkway near Bob Wallace Avenue), and Mountain High Outfitters is set to open soon.

Toys 'R' Us Express (a beloved brand) will open in Bridge Street Town Centre in a 528 sqft pop-up shop near the fountain across from Great American Cookie.

No opening date has been announced.

Sparkman High School and Sparkman Ninth Grade School were locked down Tuesday after a threat was called in, and law enforcement set a secure perimeter around nearby feeder schools while ensuring students and staff remained safe.

Ripe will kick off their fall tour with a headlining performance alongside Pat Jamar tomorrow, Sept.

17 from 5-9 p.m. at Butler Green at Campus No. 805 during Huntsville Music Month, inviting fans to bring lawn chairs and enjoy nearby food (a welcome treat for music lovers).

The Riley Center will mark 20 years with a 1920s-themed gala on Friday, Sept.

18 and guests will enjoy live jazz, fine dining, and a silent auction (supporting its mission for autistic individuals and families).

This Saturday, Tinkerfest will invite kids in Huntsville to explore STEAM through interactive exhibits+workshops and hands-on activities that spark creativity and discovery.

The event will take place at a local venue and promises a fun, educational experience for families.

Lockdowns at Sparkman High School and Sparkman 9th Grade were lifted Tuesday after an investigation found no credible threat to students or staff; traffic on Jeff Road and Ford Chapel Road has resumed as classes continue.

Huntsville International Airport announced that CEO Butch Roberts will retire on Jan.

1 after a 40-year career at the Port of Huntsville, and Amy Murphree will take over as CEO on Dec. 1 - a change that comes as the airport continues record travel and expansion projects.

High school football in Huntsville will begin pivotal matchups tomorrow as Madison Academy visits top-ranked Briarwood for the TV Game of the Week, broadcast live from Birmingham, and more teams play on Friday, Sept.

18. Columbia hosts Arab while Buckhorn travels to Bob Jones Stadium.