Daily
Huntsville
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One Generation Away provided mobile food pantries to furloughed workers in North Alabama whose income was affected by the government shutdown — the nonprofit offered needed relief amid lost earnings. WAAY 31
- ➤ Kate O’Neal — founder of Caring Link, a nonprofit that sets up care closets at local schools — has been named one of the finalists for the Betty Jane Frank Humanitarian Award. If she wins, her nonprofit will add two more care closets and a resource center to help over 1,000 more students. WAFF 48
- ➤ Huntsville will host a Halloween bash that offers food trucks, a DJ and a haunted house located at the Jaycee Building+ John Hunt Park. WAAY 31
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity built a new home in Huntsville for a single mom on Oct 13 with help from dedicated women volunteers—this project marks a strong commitment to safe and affordable housing. WAAY 31
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Due to safety concerns, organizers canceled Decatur's Día de los Muertos festival on October 13th to avoid potentially putting people in harm's way—calling it the toughest decision they had made. They said the move prioritized community safety. WAAY 31
- ➤ The free outdoor concert series will end on Oct 16 with The Stolen Faces playing at Campus 805 — the band is known for faithful Grateful Dead tributes. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets and follow the rules on outside food and drinks. City of Huntsville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Charles L. Karr — who served as dean of the College of Engineering at Alabama before joining UAH — announced his retirement on October 13th; he will leave the post at the end of the spring term in May 2026 after presiding over two more commencement ceremonies. UAH will soon begin a national search for his replacement. AL.com
- ➤ Alabama public schools recorded the steepest enrollment decline in 40 years—this drop led to funding cuts and challenges tracking students. 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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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.
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Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating a cappella performances with Straight No Chaser.
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Friday Night Flick: Beetlejuice
6-9 p.m. — Land Trust of North Alabama: Three Caves — $15 for members — Enjoy a classic spooky film under the stars in a unique natural setting.
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Daikaiju Concert
9:00-11:59 p.m. — St. Stephens Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the energetic surf rock stylings of Daikaiju, featuring kabuki masks and an anonymous performance.
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Senior Saunters: Bradford Creek Greenway
2-4 p.m. — Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Bankhead Trailhead) — Free for members — Discover the beauty of nature on an easy stroll through Bradford Creek Greenway.
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Phat Sammy’s Phusion Comedy Open Mic
9-11 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter hosted by local comedians at a weekly open mic comedy event.
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Witches Day Celebration
11 AM – 7 PM — Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment — Free entry — Celebrate all things witchy with activities, scavenger hunts, and costumed walks at this family-friendly event.
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Zombie Prom
8pm - Midnight! Groove with the Pat Jamar & The Funky Few Band in one room, hit the DJ dance floor in the other, and enjoy spooky drinks, eerie bites, and a $1,000 costume contest to die for! Get your tickets now!
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Farmers Market Open
8 AM – 4 PM — Madison County Farmers Market — Free entry — Early birds enjoy fresh produce and local goods every Saturday.
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