Good morning, Huntsville.

Community members in Huntsville are using 14 Little Free Pantries stocked with shelf-stable food to help neighbors affected by the SNAP cutoff.

Alex Forsythe, who has maintained the pantries since 2021, said they are emptying quickly as people take extra items to secure food—an online group for food assistance has grown rapidly.

Huntsville Parks & Recreation is working with Christmas Charities Year Round to run the Cozy Care Holiday Drive from now to Dec.

8—local residents can drop off clean, wearable coats, hats and gloves in the lobby boxes at recreation centers. The drive will help provide winter gear to those in need.

Drake State and Still Serving Veterans will honor local heroes at an upcoming ceremony—recognizing those who served our community—to shine a spotlight on their contributions and sacrifices.

The Salvation Army placed its Angel Tree at Parkway Place Mall on Monday to help over 1,800 children, along with dozens of seniors and people with special needs, receive gifts this Christmas — families must shop for and return the gifts by December 13th to ensure timely delivery.

Workers at Parkway Place Mall finished setting up Santa's workshop on Sunday night as they prepared for his arrival tomorrow, November 6th.

Santa will be at the mall through Christmas Eve—posing for photos and reviewing wish lists from local children.

The Huntsville Botanical Garden is urging local supporters to vote once a day until Dec.

1 at 10:59 a.m. for its Galaxy of Lights light show, which ranked second in USA Today’s Best Botanical Holiday Light Show list in 2023 and 2024 and will try to reach first place for its 30th anniversary—marking 30 years of cherished holiday traditions.

Meteorologist Grace Anello predicted on Tuesday morning that chilly conditions would give way to a sizeable warm-up just hours later—her forecast indicated a quick temperature rise in Huntsville.

On Tuesday, Huntsville Utilities closed a stretch of Toll Gate Road SE between Dill Street and Bankhead Parkway NE to repair a broken utility pole.

Repairs ended by 12 p.m. — officials urged drivers to use alternate routes and exercise caution around workers.

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology received over $2 million from the Alabama Research and Development Advancement Fund to support three state-funded projects in agriculture and forestry.

The funding will back the TRIALS program, boost crop improvement efforts, and secure wild forests by matching investments from partners—positioning the state as a leader in agricultural bioscience.

The City of Huntsville broke ground on November 4th at the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in John Hunt Park to start a $9.98 million expansion that will add nearly 35,000 square feet for memorabilia and modern upgrades.

At the ceremony, the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of AUSA presented a $100,000 check—an action that shows the city's commitment to honoring its veterans.

Gov. Ivey announced Tuesday that she is releasing $2M in emergency funds to support eight food banks serving all 67 counties as SNAP recipients face a lapse in benefits amid the federal shutdown—this funding aims to help over 300,000 children and vulnerable families.

The state is also redirecting $3M and providing extra funds for caregivers of Temporary Assistance children.

Two Huntsville restaurants were honored by the MICHELIN Guide on Monday when Purveyor — Salt Smokehouse was named as a recommended eatery in the South.

Purveyor is at 201 Jefferson St. N. and Salt Smokehouse is at 1300 Meridian Street.

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.

Empowered Women Retreat

7 PM – 11 AM — Waterfall Yoga Therapy — Meals included — A rejuvenating weekend retreat for women featuring yoga, meditation, and nature exploration.

April Pendergrass Band Live

7-10 p.m. — Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday — Check for rates — Experience an evening of lively country music under the stars with local favorite April Pendergrass.

Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele

8:30-10 p.m. — The Electric Belle — $15+ — Experience a magical tribute to Adele illuminated by candlelight in Huntsville's unique venue.

Chris Janson Concert

7–8:30 p.m. — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Tickets available starting at $10 — Celebrate Veterans Day with live performances from Chris Janson and Craig Campbell.

Phat Sammy's Phusion Comedy Open Mic

9-11 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs as local comedians take the stage to showcase their talent.

Gingerbread Marketplace

4 PM - 8 PM — Alabama a & M Univ Agribition — $3 — Discover unique holiday gifts from over 100 local vendors and enjoy festive activities.

Medieval Fest & Market

11 AM – 6 PM — The Lost Highway Lounge — $10 admission — Experience a vibrant outdoor artist market with medieval-themed entertainment and food.

Auditions for A Streetcar Named Desire

6-7 p.m. — Theatre Huntsville Scene Shop and Rehearsal Space — Free entry — Try out for a role in the classic play filled with emotional depth and captivating characters.

A Day To Remember Concert

6:15-7:45 p.m. — Propst Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 20 years of Ocean Avenue with A Day to Remember and Yellowcard on the Maximum Fun Tour.