Good morning, Huntsville.

A Huntsville family is asking for help to locate Robert Miller, who was last heard from on June 5 & was reported missing on December 6.

Madison Public Library hosts a Noon Year’s Eve Party on Dec.

31 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with crafts and a K-Pop dance, while Huntsville Botanical Garden holds a 21-plus Lights, Glamour, Garden event from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring jazz, hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast.

Bank Independent’s annual Toy Share Drive collected 2,924 toys and raised $2,763.99 during the 2025 campaign, distributing donations to children in need across North Alabama and generating over $1 million in economic impact since it began in 2011 as part of the Helping Hands Foundation outreach efforts.

Alabama State Troopers are distributing teddy bears to children facing tough times, and the program will serve families in Huntsville soon.

Two Huntsville women recovered their Christmas gifts after mistakenly leaving them in the wrong car during a busy shopping trip.

The incident reminds local shoppers to double-check their belongings amid the holiday rush.

A local comedy theater is open today on Christmas to serve meals and provide comfort to those in need, offering a warm, community-focused gathering for all.

On Dec. 24, 2025, a Huntsville barber named Hendon delivered surprise toys to families in need + sparked extra holiday cheer throughout the community.

Church officials at Pope Leo are finishing setup for their first Christmas celebration today - volunteers are installing decorations at the church to welcome the local community.

CLAS honored Assistant Principal Jennifer Flanagan and Administrative Secretary Piper Moore at James Clemens High School for outstanding service, with Flanagan recognized for her work on the Re-Route program to boost academic turnarounds + Moore commended for her effective office management.

James Clemens High School runs a Senior Engineering Internship Program that places top students in local companies to work 15 hours a week on real projects.

The 12-week program starts this semester with interns at KTech, AME & IDEX Corporation.

Meteorologist Grace Anello warned that a significant temperature change is in store for the holiday, with current Huntsville conditions at 60°F but Christmas Day forecast to bring warmer weather.

More details were shared on WAAY 31 News.

FanDuel launched FanDuel Predicts in Alabama today under federal commodity-trading guidelines; the platform lets fans place sports predictions from 1 cent up to 99 cents and may push lawmakers to address the betting ban to gain state revenue, said State House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels.

More than 1,400 runners braved 25° temperatures today for the 49th Rocket City Marathon, starting and finishing at the Von Braun Center.

Madison athletes — led by Josh Whitehead — placed well in the race presented by the Huntsville Track Club and the Huntsville Sports Commission.

Christian Wester — a James Clemens High senior representing the Huntsville Swim Association — swam at the Speedo Winter Junior Nationals in Indianapolis.

The 6-foot-1 swimmer said he needed to build muscle and improve his backstroke and plans to focus on weight training and cardio for future meets.

Huntsville Havoc vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers

7-8:30 p.m. — Propst Arena — Watch the thrilling matchup between the Havoc and Ice Flyers on FloHockey.

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

8:45-9:45 p.m. — Stovehouse Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a stunning candlelight concert featuring the iconic music of Queen and ABBA performed by the Listeso String Quartet.

Phat Sammy's Comedy Open Mic Night

9-11 p.m. — Phat Sammy's — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs hosted by local comedians at this vibrant open mic event.

Cactus Tate Live Comedy Show

7-11 p.m. — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets starting at $27.02 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Cactus Tate at this vibrant comedy venue.

Candlelight Concert Featuring Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

6:45-7:45 p.m. — Stovehouse Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical sounds of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a captivating candlelit setting.

Huntsville Boat Show

10 a.m.-8 p.m. — Von Braun Center — Single Day Admission: $12 — Explore a variety of boats and enjoy family-friendly boating activities.

Real Interactive Ghost Hunt at The Historic Lowry House

7-10:30 p.m. — The Historic Lowry House — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling paranormal investigation at one of the most haunted places in Alabama.

PMP Exam Preparation Training

9 AM – 5 PM — Alabama A&M University — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with a comprehensive PMP certification bootcamp.

Twelfth Night Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — VBC Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy of mistaken identities and love.

Alabama Regional Future City Competition

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — T.M. Elmore Gymnasium — Free entry — Middle school students showcase innovative cities of the future tackling real-world problems.