Good morning, Huntsville.

Huntsville Parks & Recreation will host a full month of holiday events, with festivities — like the Big Spring Jingle on Dec.

19 at Big Spring Park and a Toys for Tots Drive on Dec. 14 at Johnson Legacy Center — set to offer festive activities for all ages across the city.

A community screening of the documentary My Mama Joe, Hope & Help is set for this Friday, November 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Huntsville Marriott at the Space & Rocket Center — the free event will feature a discussion with the film’s producer to share caregiving best practices.

The Local (a new restaurant in downtown Huntsville) opened November 10 and now serves Southern-inspired sandwiches, salads and comfort food created by Chef Luke Hawke.

The 40-seat venue offers box lunches and catering orders while operating Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Allegiant Travel Company announced a new non-stop flight from Huntsville to Gulf Shores that will begin on May 21—offering leisure travelers a quicker way to reach the beach.

One-way fares start at $39 and tickets must be purchased by today for travel by August 18.

The Orion Amphitheater announced that ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam will perform on Saturday, April 18 as part of the Dos Amigos Tour.

Showtime will be 7 p.m.—doors open 90 minutes earlier and tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Calhoun Community College in Decatur surpassed 10,000 students — its biggest enrollment jump in over a decade — making it the state’s largest two-year college.

The college will celebrate the milestone tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Center to highlight investments in new facilities and academic programs.

USPS urged Huntsville residents to send holiday gifts early to meet recommended deadlines, setting them at December 17 for Ground Advantage Service, December 18 for Priority Mail Service, and December 20 for Priority Mail Express Service—customers can also use online tools to pay postage, schedule pickups, and track packages.

A Bob Jones alumnus launched a free 24/7 AI phone line that connects residents to city services.

Aubteen Pour-Biazar said the service began last week and lets residents call (256-692-6481) to ask questions, file requests, and get help, and the team will add more features from community feedback.

A temporary water outage occurred Tuesday, November 18 in northern Madison County on Dee Neeley Rd from Greenville Pike Rd — Joe Quick Rd as crews began work at 8:00 a.m. and finished by 3:00 p.m. The outage was part of system improvements by the county water department.

The fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety grades—tracked for 20 years—have been released and show that four Alabama hospitals earned an A grade, including Flowers Hospital in Dothan, North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette, Baldwin Health in Foley, Riverview Regional in Gadsden, and Southeast Health in Dothan. Hospitals in Montgomery, Huntsville and Madison received an F grade.

Data from October show the Huntsville real estate market grew with double-digit increases in pending and closed home sales and a perfect affordability score of 100—despite a government shutdown that affected earlier numbers.

Local experts said lower rates and federal back pay will likely boost sales in December and January.

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9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — GigaParts — Free entry — Get instant quotes and top dollar for your used photography equipment with trade-up bonuses available.

Huntsville Havoc vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Propst Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling ice hockey matchup between local favorites and the visiting Pensacola team.

The Awakening Tour 2025

7-8:30 p.m. — Propst Arena — Tickets on sale August 15 — Experience a night of high-energy performances with Skillet, Jeremy Camp, and We Are Messengers, sparking a movement to awaken a generation.

Phat Sammy’s Phusion Comedy Open Mic

9-11 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Join local comedians for a night of laughs and entertainment at this open mic event.

32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K

8:00 AM – 10:30 PM — The University of Alabama in Huntsville — Registration open — Kick off Thanksgiving with family and friends while supporting crisis services.

Quad City Storm vs Huntsville Havoc

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Propst Arena — Check the streaming options for a thrilling hockey match between Quad City Storm and Huntsville Havoc.

Ditto Landing 10K

8 a.m.–12 p.m. — Ditto Landing — Entry fee required — Participate in a scenic 10K run benefiting local scholarships for Huntsville students.

Trail Care: Harvest Square

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Harvest Square Nature Preserve — Volunteer opportunity — Help maintain the trails with no experience required and enjoy the great outdoors.

Pancakes with the Grinch at the North Pole

9 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Huntsville — $10+ — Enjoy a festive breakfast banquet and games with the Grinch in a magical holiday atmosphere.

Huntsville Havoc vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

5-6:30 p.m. — Propst Arena — Streaming available — Watch the Havoc take on the Rail Yard Dawgs in an exciting hockey matchup.