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Huntsville
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trinity United Methodist Church in Huntsville will host an interfaith dinner event on October 23 to support community service—details about the schedule and participation have not yet been released. WAAY 31
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Vandalism cut fiber lines—causing significant disruption to internet service in Morgan and Lawrence counties. WAAY 31
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll was held on October 10 in downtown Huntsville and featured over 60 costumed characters sharing local stories with music, historical exhibits, and scavenger hunts for kids. The free event included a Grand Stroll Parade at 1:30 p.m.—residents were asked to avoid parking in driveways due to limited space. City of Huntsville
- ➤ Fantasy Playhouse has announced it will stage Cinderella soon—presenting a timeless fairy tale for local audiences with more show details to come. WAFF 48
- ➤ Tangled String Studios, a local music spot, announced on Friday that it will close on Jan. 1 after nearly 14 years of service and creative shows for the community — the studio has planned final live events featuring local groups to mark its farewell. This closure comes after a long run of offering handcrafted instruments, recording space, and live performances in Huntsville. WAFF 48
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hartselle City School leaders recently added a safety app called Raptor that lets teachers send an emergency alert with one push—this app helps staff quickly share their location, check rosters, and notify emergency teams to keep students safe. The new system will improve emergency response times and documentation during crises. WAFF 48
- ➤ Three Huntsville women are sharing their personal stories to empower young women through the AUM Foundation mentorship program that offers professional development, mental health courses and enrichment. They will unite on Oct. 18 at Bollywood Night at the Von Braun Center—raising funds to support their mission. WAAY 31
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Malcolm Gopher, owner of 708 Bar and Grille, told city council on Thursday he felt unfairly singled out after his restaurant was shut down in September for alleged gun violence and drug activity—his reopening hearing is set for next Wednesday. WAFF 48
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Medical Scholarship Program pays for the last two years of medical school—exchanging that benefit for a three-year service commitment in rural clinics. The program will help bring more doctors to underserved areas and ease clinic shortages. WAAY 31
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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.
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