Good morning, Huntsville.

The Trinity family has formed the JBD foundation to honor their late son + the group will support community projects through local initiatives.

Alabama State Parks will host First Day Hikes on Thursday, Jan.

1, 2026 at Monte Sano, Cathedral Caverns and Lake Guntersville. Hikers will pay a $5 fee to reserve spots for the event.

Flu cases doubled from 2.71% to 6.26% of ED visits last week, and Dr. Tim Howard urged residents to visit their primary care doctor rather than the emergency room when sick & get a flu shot to reduce symptoms.

He said flu season was just beginning in the area.

FanDuel announced its new prediction platform that lets users trade contracts on sports outcomes in Alabama despite the betting ban.

The company explains the service is futures trading — not traditional gambling — and it may change how fans engage with games.

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.