Good morning, Huntsville.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, early risers saw a Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral that sent the CRS-35 mission to the ISS.

The rocket carried over 6,000 pounds of supplies and hardware and was visible in Alabama + other states.

On Oct. 13, the Huntsville Tree Commission honored Charles ‘Chuck’ Weber for decades of work in urban forestry with the Tree Hero Award — Mayor Tommy Battle declared the day “Charles ‘Chuck’ Weber Day” to mark his lasting impact on community tree care.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tennessee Valley has released details for its 2026 Wicked Wine Down Fundraiser to support local mentoring programs; additional event specifics will follow.

An Alabama law that changed the way pharmacies are reimbursed by insurance has been in effect for a year and helped keep local pharmacies open, according to pharmacists.

The law continues to support business operations in our community.

Huntsville Music Month hosted 340 live events in September — featuring concerts in museums, parks and breweries while local musicians performed on international stages.

The series boosted community connections with events like LAUNCHPAD, Women in Music Week and CulturA Festival.

Huntsville City Schools opened its magnet program applications yesterday — designed to attract local families seeking specialized learning opportunities.

Stacey Abrams held a political rally at Mars Music Hall on Sunday, Oct.

11 to urge Huntsville residents to register to vote before the Oct. 19 midterm deadline. About 2,000 people attended as she pushed to build stronger local support for a blue wave.

City officials will consider new traffic safety measures on Taylor Road after residents reported speeding near Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary.

A speed feedback sign is set to be installed and a study for traffic lights or other changes is in progress as locals call for increased enforcement.

Sen. Katie Britt will host a service academy information session in Huntsville on Oct.

20 from 6-8 p.m. at the Alabama School for Cybertechnology and Engineering (229 Wynn Drive NW). Representatives from various academies and the Marion Military Institute will speak with interested Alabama residents.

Huntsville health officials are warning after a measles case was reported today when an international traveler visited several Bailey Cove businesses while infectious, and they urge residents to verify vaccination records.

Rental incentives shrink as new apartment builds slow after a recent boom, leaving fewer free rent deals.

Experts say rising occupancies and limited supply will drive higher rent in Huntsville with the market leveling by mid 2027 (growth peaked at 5,211 units in 2024).

High school football Week 9 will feature key games on Oct.

15 at Milton Frank Stadium (Lee-Huntsville vs. Mae Jemison) and Madison City Stadium (Huntsville vs. Bob Jones), while additional matchups, including Buckhorn versus Gadsden City in New Market, are set for Oct. 16.