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Huntsville
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville will host the Around the World in 60 minutes event that offers a one-hour showcase of global culture. Officials say details on the venue, schedule, and activities will be released soon—residents are advised to await further updates. WAFF 48
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Akima opened its 35,000 square foot office in Huntsville last week and now employs 500 local workers+85 of whom work from the new space on defense, aerospace, and technology projects. The company said it will hire more people as it wins new government contracts. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jazz McKenzie—a talented singer from Huntsville—wowed all four coaches on NBC’s Voice yesterday with her cover of Tina Turner’s What's Love Got to Do With It, earning a four-chair turn that confirmed strong support for her journey on Season 28. Her standout performance has boosted local hopes as she prepares to choose a coach for the upcoming episodes. AL.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The NSF Engines program announced on Thursday that the BRIDGES Engine proposal—led by HudsonAlpha with co-leads at Auburn and the University of Tennessee—advanced to the finalist stage from over 300 entries as it seeks to boost rural economies by converting agricultural grasses into high-demand products. NSF will conduct a two-day site visit soon to review plans and the teams will be considered for an award set to be announced in 2026. Huntsville Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On September 17, Toyota Alabama announced a $4.2 million grant for Huntsville City Schools at the new Center for Technology to expand STEM education and student support. The grant will fund STEM coordinators, coaches, care closets and parent training—part of Toyota’s Driving Possibilities initiative to prepare students for future careers. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ Madison County Elementary will host a pep rally to honor eighth grade cancer survivor Josslyne on Friday, September 26 at 10 a.m. in the school gymnasium—where a bell-ringing ceremony and Hat Day fundraiser will support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. WHNT News 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Huntsville annexed over 2,000 acres of land in 2025 spanning four counties—Madison, Morgan, Limestone, and Marshall—and some areas are zoned solely for agriculture or industry to boost jobs and keep taxes low. City council will vote on the zoning for the North Huntsville annexation on September 25. WHNT News 19
- ➤ The Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Councils will announce $139,246 in grant funding for Madison County groups on October 3 during a 10 a.m. event at Whitesburg Middle School—107 Sanders Road SW in Huntsville. State senators, representatives, and local officials will attend the announcement to support community projects. WHNT News 19
- ➤ Huntsville developer Diltina Development Corporation filed a lawsuit on August 26 in Madison County Circuit Court, claiming the city unfairly withheld building permits and certificates of occupancy for its Estates at Wade Point and Sunset on Green Mountain because of tree cutting violations while forgiving similar issues for other developers and landowners. The suit argues that extra carrying costs and delays for property owners are a result of this treatment, and the city said it is reviewing its slope development rules — a change that could affect future approvals. AL.com
- ➤ Madison County Animal Control is addressing concerns over service coverage in New Hope, Owen’s Cross Roads, Gurley, and Triana as funding cuts threaten to limit its outreach. The agency will review its plans to maintain support for residents—officials did not say when the changes will occur. WAAY 31
- ➤ Madison County Animal Control addressed concerns about service coverage in several municipalities—officials discussed potential changes in responsibilities and funding. WAAY 31
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA recalled 85,000 packages of shrimp sold at Kroger stores between June 12th and Sept 17th due to potential cesium-137 contamination—consumers are advised to dispose of or return any affected packages for a refund. WHNT News 19
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Lil Wayne Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Orion Amphitheater — Check site for ticket info — Experience the legendary rap icon Lil Wayne perform live in Huntsville.
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Reed Timmer Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience live storm chasing insights with Reed Timmer in Huntsville.
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Monarch Butterfly Tagging and Release
10:00-10:45 a.m. — Huntsville Botanical Garden — Child: $20, Adult: $27 — Help tag and release monarch butterflies while learning about their migration.
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The Brook & The Bluff Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience exquisite tunes and stellar musicianship from Nashville's The Brook & The Bluff band.
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Rocket City Fall Festival & Market
9 AM – 4 PM — University Pickers — Free entry — Celebrate the season with local vendors and festive activities at this vibrant community market.
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