Good morning, Huntsville.

After being without power for three days beginning Sept.

21, Rocket City Rescue on Winchester Road lost hundreds of vaccines and faced a $4,000 utility bond plus daily losses from its closed thrift store. The shelter is raising funds to pay the $3,950 deposit and secure new vaccines while asking locals to foster or adopt 30 rescued animals.

VBC completed the property transfer needed for its expansion and is now moving closer to construction (officials say this step advances their local development plans).

Rock the South 2026 in Decatur will enforce strict guidelines on what can be brought into the festival grounds, and visitors are advised to review the allowed items list before arriving—organizers said to maintain smooth entry.

The event promises live music and local vendors in a festive atmosphere.

A recent report finds that HudsonAlpha has contributed $5.5 billion to Alabama’s economy since 2006 while supporting an average of 2,088 jobs annually from its campus and 50 biotech companies — a sign of ongoing innovation and growth in our community.

Starting next fall, Tennessee Tech will offer in-state tuition rates to students from Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties, saving them more than $2,000 per semester.

University officials said the program supports regional growth in STEM with close ties to Huntsville industries.

MLF took responsibility after nearly 100 dead fish were found in Lake Guntersville on Monday, as officials begin investigating the unusual die-off.

Huntsville Fire & Rescue has opened firefighter applications for 2026; candidates must submit materials by Thursday, Oct.

22.

Huntsville Hospital broke ground on a new outpatient facility in Moulton that will expand local health services.

The project aims to improve patient care with modern facilities designed to meet growing community needs.

Harlem Globetrotters will bring their Rivalry Tour to Huntsville soon.

The event will feature playful tricks and crowd-pleasing routines at a local venue.

SEC suspended South Carolina's Dylan Stewart after he punched Alabama's Josh Ford in the fourth quarter on Monday & the game ended 49 & 18 in favor of Alabama, so he will miss Saturday's home game against Kentucky.