Good morning, Huntsville.

Huntsville Parks and Recreation is hosting a series of free Halloween events for families — including the fifth annual Halloween Party and Haunted House at John Hunt Park on Oct.

23 and additional festivals at local community centers until Oct. 31.

Madison Methodist Church is hosting its third annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner tomorrow at 5 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with music by The No Name String Band and a talk by former WAAY anchor Marie Waxel on plans for the Huntsville U.S. Memorial Veterans Museum.

The National Cyber Summit concluded Thursday at the Von Braun Center, where global cybersecurity experts met with local defense agencies and tech businesses amid the city's rapid cyber growth.

The three-day event marked another milestone in Huntsville's unfolding cyber landscape.

Huntsville International Airport launched Phase I of its West Aviation development today with a $2 million federal grant to fund land improvements west of West Runway 18R/36L; the project aims to expand aerospace services and attract new high quality jobs, supporting economic growth in our community.

Huntsville City Schools expects to collect about $1.75 million less in sales tax revenue in 2026 than in 2025—slower tax growth and the Simplified Sellers Use Tax are behind the projected drop, which may affect retention stipends for staff.

F5 Fall Fitness Festival will be held at Hays Farm Park this Saturday and will offer races, workouts, and family fun — promoting fitness and community togetherness.

High school football action kicks off today at R.D.

Hicks Stadium in Stevenson as Scottsboro hosts North Jackson at 7 p.m. with standout players on display, while future matchups like Muscle Shoals at Russellville on Oct. 2 signal a competitive region race in Class 5A.

Local high school football teams have a lighter Week 6 schedule as many take a midseason break, and experts project close games in nonregional matchups at venues like Benjamin Russell and Mountain Brook.

Trash Pandas clinched their first Southern League title on Wednesday, Sept.

23 at Toyota Field in Madison with a 3-1 win over the Biloxi Shuckers. The team, boosted by first-year manager Joe Kruzel, turned around a tough season and energized local fans.