Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Good morning, Huntsville.
Advocates and the Huntsville Police Department held a community conversation during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to help people recognize abuse—physical, emotional, and financial—and learn where to find support.
East Limestone Fire Department is battling a structure fire near East Limestone High School, and drivers are asked to avoid the area as emergency crews work to control the blaze.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opened its third Alabama restaurant in Town Madison on Tuesday at 143 Stadium Way next to Escapology.
The family-owned store offers a full sandwich menu — including catering services — to serve local customers.
Madison Public Library (142 Plaza Blvd) will host bestselling author Sharon Cameron on Oct.
19 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss her new book, 'Up From the Ashes,' during a free event that requires registration.
Huntsville singer Victoria Jones uses decades-old journal lyrics for her new organic R&B EP, “Human Nature.” The project was produced by local hit-maker Kelvin Wooten—who brought in top session players—to blend youthful memories with soulful local flavor.
Liz Hurley was inducted into the Alabama Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame ahead of her upcoming Liz Hurley Ribbon Run on Saturday.
The honor recognizes her achievements in broadcasting and sets the stage for the celebratory event.
Huntsville Botanical Garden presents Spellbound for adults 21 and older, running Oct.
21-25 and Oct. 28-31 and featuring dramatic lighting, live performers, seasonal cocktails and leisurely strolls amid transformed autumn scenery — a Halloween experience designed for exploration rather than jump scares.
UAH is turning donated historical artifacts into digital records for local research by acquiring, processing, and scanning materials (using flat-bed and specialized Bookeye scanners) at its archives.
The team will digitize additional collections including correspondence, photographs, and architectural drawings soon.
Alabama A&M University held a wreath-laying ceremony Wednesday morning to honor its founder Dr. William Hooper Councill; the event brought together students + faculty ahead of homecoming events, with Saturday’s game set against Grambling State.
Doctors said a confirmed measles case in Huntsville raised exposure concerns at two Bailey Cove Road businesses; local hospitals remain on alert and advise anyone with symptoms to seek medical care.
During October, a breast cancer survivor in the Tennessee Valley is sharing advice for support, saying residents are not alone + community care matters.
Huntsville Hospital Health System will host a community hiring event on Wednesday, Oct.
21 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Campus 805’s Stone Event Center, offering clinical and nonclinical positions across its Madison County facilities.
On Friday in Harvest, the James Clemens Jets secured a 30-28 win over Sparkman by scoring two touchdowns in the final minutes.
Sparkman senior kicker Daniel Gomez missed a 50-yard field goal attempt + ending a hard-fought Region 4 game.
Week 9 of high school football in the Huntsville area features action with Huntsville taking on Bob Jones today in Madison and Arab meeting Boaz Friday at 7 p.m. at Boaz, while teams seek postseason seeding + Randolph’s Lefebvre Watson shines after a standout performance.
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