Good morning, Huntsville.

According to rankings by Niche, Madison County is ranked as the seventh best county to live in the country and the top county in Alabama for families and young professionals—data comes from resident reviews and sources like the U.S. Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The ranking highlights a strong housing market, high-rated schools, and many local bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

Brian Fox—father of the 13-year-old Kallel Fox who died in a bike crash seven weeks ago—is calling for safer streets in Huntsville and working on memorial projects in his son's honor.

Jim Page has been named interim executive director of Launch Regional Partnership — a group of business and civic leaders in North Alabama.

He will lead the organization while it works to hire a full-time executive director and implement its new strategic plan.

Theresa Kholoma attended the 10th Redstone Edge Conference last week at the Jackson Center in Cummings Research Park where over 160 attendees learned about contract compliance in a busy industry.

Proceeds from the event supported Castin’ and Catchin’—a bass fishing tournament that helps families and pediatric heart research.

The Huntsville Green Ambassadors program challenges students in 30 local schools by teaching environmental management and green career skills.

Environmental education coordinator Joel Donelan said the initiative aims to expand to 40 schools this academic year—preparing students for future green jobs.

Residents in Madison County are opposing a proposed wastewater treatment plant — they say it will lower their quality of life and have organized meetings to voice their concerns as officials review the plan.

Huntsville Utilities crews have worked night and day for three days—repairing a broken water main along Slaughter Road and dealing with a rainy Wednesday morning—and they continue to restore water service.

The Huntsville International Airport parking deck expansion will add 1,415 spaces and begin in October, with the entrance being reoriented—this project will take about two years to finish.

The Planning Commission also approved elevator projects at Alabama A&M along with lots for new homes in Greenbrier and Diamond Park as part of ongoing local developments.

Huntsville will be a key center for building new space stations when the old International Space Station stops working in 2030—industry experts and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said work at Marshall Space Flight Center and Huntsville International Airport will boost local growth while companies face tough competition from China. Federal support and new laws will help local firms build the new space economy.

Mayor Tommy Battle presented the conservative $343 million Fiscal Year 2026 budget that will fund public safety, road construction, and community projects.

The Huntsville City Council will vote on the proposal tonight—this vote is expected to pass.

The new St. Jude Clinic in Huntsville brings world-class cancer care closer to home—helping families fighting childhood cancer get treatment without long travel distances.

Reed Timmer Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience live storm chasing insights with Reed Timmer in Huntsville.

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.

The Brook & The Bluff Concert

7:00–9:30 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Tickets required — Enjoy expertly crafted songs and sublime musicianship from Nashville-based band The Brook & The Bluff.

Jim Parker's Songwriters Series

6:00-7:30 p.m. — VBC Playhouse — Tickets available — Experience an evening of original music from talented songwriters.

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.

MidCity Monster Mash

4-10 p.m. — The Camp — Free entry — Experience a spooky celebration with food, live music, and Halloween fun through November 1st.

Honor Thy Era Welcome Back Bulldog Party VOL 150

8-11 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Average ticket price $44 — Experience the live performance of Honor Thy Era in a vibrant atmosphere.

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival 2025

1-7 p.m. — Southside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of live bluegrass music and delicious BBQ in the heart of South Huntsville.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

6:45-8:45 p.m. — The Electric Belle — Ticket prices vary — A spooky ambiance with Halloween classics to set the mood for the season.

Sip & Stroll Night Market: Spooky Spirits

5-9 p.m. — The Orion Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a night of artisan goods, food trucks, and tarot readings with a Halloween twist.