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Huntsville
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Village of Promise will host the seventh annual One Table Huntsville on November 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Big Spring Park—community members can share a free meal, enjoy live music, and participate in children’s activities with no registration required. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ Erica Hardesty, founder of Make It Matter Collective, talked about a new initiative on Oct. 21 — a plan that aims to create better ways for local people to get involved. She added that more details will be released soon — information that could help guide community efforts in Huntsville. WAFF 48
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Pilot Ryan Dykstra, who helps with search and rescue, spotted the wreckage of the Anderson family's plane in Montana after severe weather forced him and his father to turn back; the air force confirmed no survivors—a candlelit prayer vigil is scheduled today at Milton Frank Stadium at 6:30 p.m. WHNT News 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, is set to release his book, The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last, on Oct. 27 to share lessons on trust amid political division (he is a graduate of Auburn and Alabama). The book will discuss how the principles that built Wikipedia can help restore credibility in areas like politics, journalism, and business. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville International Airport finished a $14 million concourse upgrade that added a second elevator, new escalators, and stairs to help passengers move easily (it followed a $5.7 million restroom update that added family restrooms and a lactation room). FOX 54
- ➤ Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville’s Green Team will host the Mayor’s Tree Planting Day at Brahan Spring Park on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon — volunteers are welcome to drop in anytime and receive free tools and seedling trees — an effort to boost Huntsville’s tree canopy and support environmental stewardship. This event helps the city prepare planting sites and educate locals on caring for trees. City of Huntsville
- ➤ Huntsville International Airport’s board approved a $57 million expansion to add over 1,400 parking spaces—boosting total capacity above 5,400—while drivers face temporary traffic changes near Glenn Hearn Blvd; construction will begin before year’s end and take two years. WHNT News 19
- ➤ Huntsville Transit will offer a shuttle from downtown to The Orion Amphitheater for Billy Strings concerts from Oct. 23-25 to give fans a safe and easy ride. The Orion Express will run every 15 minutes from 4-7 p.m. to the venue and from 9 p.m. until one hour after each show with pick-up at the Lumberyard Parking Lot, Garage D, 106 Jefferson Hotel, and select hotels—round-trip tickets cost $6 for most riders and $3 for seniors and those with disabilities. City of Huntsville
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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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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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Phat Sammy's Phusion Comedy Open Mic
9-11 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter featuring local comedians in a fun, laid-back atmosphere.
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Stars Dancing for HEALs
6:30 p.m. — vbc south hall — Tickets available online at HEALSinc.org — Experience a night of fun while supporting children's health care initiatives in Huntsville.
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Empowered Women Retreat
7 PM – 11 AM — Waterfall Yoga Therapy — Meals included — A rejuvenating weekend retreat for women featuring yoga, meditation, and nature exploration.
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