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Hey Huntsville, hope your week’s off to a good start! New $39 nonstop flights, a Mardi Gras paw parade, Southside Cocktail Club’s debut, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Boosting recruitment for headcounts: Huntsville is one of six sites where the Census Bureau will test new tools in March to address 2020 undercounts and improve outreach, citing low unemployment and high population numbers — see what’s being tested.
New retailers join lineup: Miss A and Auntie Anne’s are set to open at Parkway Place Mall in early 2026, bringing beauty finds and soft pretzels for Huntsville shoppers. Opening dates will be announced — get all the details.
Intentional design, understated vibe: Southside Cocktail Club has opened on Washington Street in Downtown Huntsville, a thoughtful homecoming from bartenders Scott Stierwalt and Reeves Jordan with vintage maps, photos, and Huntsville Stars cards — see what sets it apart.
A career worth celebrating: Huntsville business leader Bill Roark, founder of Starfish Holdings and CEO of Freedom Real Estate and Capital, received the 2026 Business Alabama Lifetime Achievement Award for his impact and philanthropy — learn about his contributions.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🫶 We got your back
Healthcare access made local: Huntsville Housing Authority and UAH College of Nursing are offering a Neighborhood Nursing Program this quarter, providing free health checkups and wellness education in Calvary Hills and Northwoods. No insurance is required, and screenings are open to adults, seniors, and families through the first quarter of 2026. Get all the details.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
New escape to the coast: Breeze will launch $39 nonstop flights from Huntsville to Fort Lauderdale starting June 12. The route will run twice weekly on Airbus A220 aircraft, giving North Alabama easier access to South Florida beaches and cruise ports and reflecting continued growth at Huntsville International Airport. Get all the route details.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Tune-up time, Huntsville: If you’ve been meaning to restring, dial in a setup, or finally add that next instrument, The Fret Shop is a relaxed local go-to with sharp advice and plenty of gear… the nudge to dust off the case and play a little longer this week.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Slurp therapy unlocked: On weary days, Viet House restores with deeply aromatic pho that hugs from the inside and crisp, craveable banh mi for later. Slip in with a friend, swap updates between slurps, and let the steam work its quiet magic, one comforting bowl at a time.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🌱 Master Gardener Spring Series: Vegetable Garden Basics @ Huntsville Madison County Public Library (Madison Public Library) | Tuesday (2/10) at 10:30 AM – Whether your tomatoes ghost you every summer or you are over limp store-bought lettuce, this Master Gardener workshop with Allyson Shabel covers picking the right spot, easy-to-grow veggies, and planting timelines. Expect honest-to-goodness flavor, bragging rights, and fewer trips to Safeway.
🏛 Artemis Pavilion Open House | Tuesday (2/10) at 4:00 PM – Take a break from the usual haunts and swing by MidCity’s shiny new Artemis Pavilion for a free open house. Peek at the space, meet the tenants, browse catering ideas, and get the scoop on booking. It’s like event-planning bingo, minus the awkward small talk.
🎭 Mardi Gras 2026 @ The Camp | Tuesday (2/10) at 4:00 PM – Skip the I-65 slog and let MidCity turn The Camp into mini NOLA. Expect legit New Orleans plates, jazzy live sets, Mardi Gras World decor, Manny Randazzo king cakes, beignets, beads, and a paw parade. No cover, pet friendly, and please, no coolers.
This weekend
🏃 Heart & Soul 5K/Fun Run | Saturday (2/14) at 8:00 AM – Stretch your legs on an out-and-back along the Bradford Greenway, all to benefit Special Olympics of Madison County. Walkers welcome, strollers and pups not, so leave the wheels. Limited spots, use code HEART for five bucks off, and cheer our own silver medalist Elizabeth Allen.
🎨 Craft Swap @ Huntsville Madison County Public Library (North Huntsville Library) | Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 AM – This crafty cleanup at the North Huntsville Public Library lets you trade those aspirational supplies for someone else’s brilliant mistakes. Bring unused yarn, beads, or that calligraphy kit you swore you’d master, and swap freely. No fees, just fresh inspiration, and lighter closets.
🐾 MidCity Mardi Gras Paw Parade @ The Camp | Sunday (2/15) at 12:00 PM – If you prefer your Mardi Gras with four paws, brass, and a Bloody Mary chaser, MidCity’s Paw Parade is your speed. Expect adoptable, costumed pups, a second line, Mardi Gras Indians, and krewes, plus brunch at The Camp, beads for days, and free parking.
🎂 Valentine’s Vintage Heart Cake Class @ Wine & Design (Madison, AL) | Sunday (2/15) at 1:00 PM – Wine & Design in Madison is swapping canvas for cake with a Valentine’s vintage heart class, complete with icing bags, sprinkles, edible glitter, and all the tools. Kids tackle a 4-inch, teens and adults get a 6-inch, because experience deserves more frosting.
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📻 Huntsville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Tomorrow – High: 59°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 55%
Rain showers likely before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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