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Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night, hundreds gathered at Hillsboro town hall to honor the five family members (Chris Hill, Lisa Smith and their three children) who died in a house fire on Friday morning as neighbors shared memories and prayers. WAFF 48
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama secured a No. 9 seed in the College Football Playoffs after a loss to Georgia and a review of its season — the Crimson Tide will face Oklahoma on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in Norman, Okla. 1819 News
- ➤ Coach Nate Oats smiled as Alabama powered past UTSA in a high-energy game on Dec. 7. The win boosted the team's momentum and delighted local fans. WAAY 31
- ➤ SEC football teams learned their postseason bowl assignments on Sunday, with five schools set for the College Football Playoff. Georgia will play in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day, while LSU, Missouri, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Mississippi State will join other SEC bowl games scheduled through early January. FOX 54
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Holiday Magic 2025
6 p.m. — Burritt on the Mountain — $150 per person — Experience an enchanting holiday dinner with gourmet meals and festive performances at the historic site.
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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 with local comedians hosted by Branden Willis and Alex Zee.
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Bollywood Dance Class
6:15-7:15 p.m. — Saturn Jive Dance Space — $15, $10 for students — Experience the vibrant and energetic world of Bollywood dance combining traditional and modern styles.
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Laser Holidays at Campus 805
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Campus 805 — $10 — Experience a dazzling holiday laser show accompanied by festive music and stunning visuals.
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An Evening with Peter Billingsley & A Christmas Story
6:30-8 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Relive the holiday classic 'A Christmas Story' with Ralphie himself, Peter Billingsley, in an interactive celebration.
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Shucked Musical Performance
7-7:30 p.m. — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical comedy that celebrates all things corn with a side of laughs.
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Jingle Jazz Tour - Huntsville 2025
6-10 p.m. — Huntsville Botanical Garden — $60+ — Experience a magical holiday evening filled with smooth jazz and soulful performances by renowned artists.
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Bollywood Dance Class
6:15-7:15 p.m. — Saturn Jive Dance Space — $15/$10 for students — Experience the vibrant fusion of traditional Indian dance with modern styles in this inaugural class.
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Rudolph Run 2025
8:00 AM — Constitution Village — Save up to $10 — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a fun-filled 5K and 1 Mile run for all ages.
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Rocket City Classic presented by Akima - Alabama vs. Kennesaw State
The Crimson Tide return to the Rocket City Classic as they face Kennesaw State at the Von Braun Center on Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. A potential NCAA Tournament first round matchup as the Owls are picked as one of the top teams in Conference USA and led by former Tide star Antonio Pettway.
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