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Huntsville police double down on withholding Flock logs

Residents questioned police officials' use of ALPRs at a three-hour public forum Wednesday night.

News

Huntsville police are standing firm on keeping Flock audit logs from the public. Why it matters: The argument over the logs is fueling <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="anxiety around" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/08/28/huntsville-flock-cameras-police-alabama" data-vars-content-id="aeaf02a9-83c5-4d81-8380-d0fef1b4f2e4" data-vars-headline="Huntsville police double down on withholding Flock logs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/08/28/huntsville-flock-cameras-police-alabama" target="_self">anxiety around</a> automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and raises a central question about the technology: How can the public know authorities aren&#x27;t misusing it?

Huntsville gets its first taste of Jeni's

It's an ice cream destination offering something different from what you'll find elsewhere in town.

Business

Jeni&#x27;s Splendid Ice Creams has landed in Huntsville — its first store in the Rocket City. Why it matters: It&#x27;s an ice cream destination offering something different from what you&#x27;ll find elsewhere in town, bringing a late-night sweet-tooth fix to the heart of downtown.

Huntsville's TIF D8 aims to boost manufacturing

Huntsville is paving the way for an industrial boom west of the airport.

Huntsville will pursue $230 million in mainly infrastructure upgrades with its latest Tax Increment Financing district, TIF D8. Why it matters: Huntsville is paving the way for an industrial boom west of the airport, an area city leaders see as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="next big growth corridor" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/07/15/battle-talks-growth-focus-at-agc" data-vars-content-id="e46e1ef3-33c0-4af6-8a1d-e2699602df20" data-vars-headline="Huntsville&#x27;s TIF D8 aims to boost manufacturing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/07/15/battle-talks-growth-focus-at-agc" target="_self">next big growth corridor</a>.

Raising the curtain on the Sandra Moon Community Complex

The long-awaited transformation of the former Grissom High School in South Huntsville aims to offer something for everyone.

Culture

The Sandra Moon Community Complex on Bailey Cove Road is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="officially open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/city-of-huntsville-celebrates-opening-of-dynamic-sandra-moon-community-complex/" data-vars-content-id="6789de26-f640-44e4-887b-f24aacdbdad3" data-vars-headline="Raising the curtain on the Sandra Moon Community Complex" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/city-of-huntsville-celebrates-opening-of-dynamic-sandra-moon-community-complex/" target="_blank">officially open</a> following a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning.Why it matters: The long-awaited transformation of the former Grissom High School in South Huntsville aims to offer something for everyone.

Anthology collects decades of John Pruett's sports writing

The longtime Huntsville sportswriter, who died last year, chronicled more than 40 years of sports history.

A curated compilation of John Pruett&#x27;s sports writing hit shelves Wednesday. Why it matters: The longtime Huntsville sports writer, who <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="died last year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/06/27/huntsville-legendary-sports-writer-john-pruett-obituary" data-vars-content-id="0aadd1f1-60ab-422e-9461-750a9d876ec1" data-vars-headline="Anthology collects decades of John Pruett&#x27;s sports writing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/06/27/huntsville-legendary-sports-writer-john-pruett-obituary" target="_self">died last year</a>, chronicled more than 40 years of sports history, from local and college football to the Olympics.

Women in Music Week puts the spotlight on female artists

The event aims to highlight and support the diverse and robust female music scene in the Rocket City.

Women in Music Week launches Friday night.Why it matters: Sandwiched in the middle of Huntsville&#x27;s Music Month, it&#x27;s an event in and of itself, highlighting and supporting the diverse and robust female music scene in the Rocket City.

Artemis II astronauts thank "unsung heroes" at Marshall

Huntsville's Marshall Space Flight Center manages the Space Launch System that propelled the Artemis II mission into space, and the Artemis crew shared their gratitude Tuesday.

Aerospace

The Artemis II crew is saluting the Rocket City.Why it matters: Huntsville&#x27;s Marshall Space Flight Center manages the Space Launch System that propelled the Artemis II mission into space, and the Artemis crew shared their gratitude Tuesday.

Global para-cycling spotlight lands on Huntsville

The championships will put an international spotlight on Huntsville and are expected to bring millions in economic impact.

Hundreds of athletes from across the globe are landing in Huntsville this week for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships" data-vars-click-url="https://huntsvilleparaworlds.com/" data-vars-content-id="22125bcb-067c-4f26-a229-b1b55db54072" data-vars-headline="Global para-cycling spotlight lands on Huntsville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://huntsvilleparaworlds.com/" target="_blank">2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships</a>.Why it matters: The championships will put an international spotlight on Huntsville and are expected to bring millions in economic impact.

Columbia, Coates look ahead after ending historic losing streak

It's the dawn of a new era for the Eagles.

After snapping the country&#x27;s longest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="losing streak" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2026/08/23/columbia-alabama-high-school-football-longest-losing-streak-ends/91432617007/" data-vars-content-id="07016524-97ab-438b-bb48-50ea478f0258" data-vars-headline="Columbia, Coates look ahead after ending historic losing streak" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2026/08/23/columbia-alabama-high-school-football-longest-losing-streak-ends/91432617007/" target="_blank">losing streak</a> for high school football, Columbia High School&#x27;s team is focused on one thing: the next win.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the dawn of a new era for the Eagles.

Make the most of Restaurant Week's final days

If you don't make it out this weekend, you'll have to wait another year for a chance at special menu items around town.

Business Brief

Restaurant Week wraps up Monday. Why it matters: If you don&#x27;t make it out this weekend, you&#x27;ll have to wait another year for a chance at special menu items around town.

Early look at the Von Braun Center's $200M update 

Demand for events at the Von Braun Center is higher than ever, highlighted by the recent full-capacity Space and Missile Defense Symposium.

The Von Braun Center is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="moving ahead" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/05/18/huntsville-tif-tax-district-von-braun-center-alabama" data-vars-content-id="5dfddc65-0eb4-4e71-9962-252cf0f53eb3" data-vars-headline="Early look at the Von Braun Center&#x27;s $200M update " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/05/18/huntsville-tif-tax-district-von-braun-center-alabama" target="_self">moving ahead</a> with a $200 million expansion, and it offered the media an early look at what it&#x27;s got planned. Why it matters: Demand for events at Huntsville&#x27;s downtown civic center is higher than ever, highlighted by the recent full-capacity <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Space and Missile Defense Symposium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/08/14/rocket-fuel-drinking-from-the-smd-firehose" data-vars-content-id="5dfddc65-0eb4-4e71-9962-252cf0f53eb3" data-vars-headline="Early look at the Von Braun Center&#x27;s $200M update " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/08/14/rocket-fuel-drinking-from-the-smd-firehose" target="_self">Space and Missile Defense Symposium</a>.

Tennessee River Greenway completes key pedestrian loop

The short connection, just three miles or so, completes a much larger loop providing a pedestrian connection encircling most of South Huntsville.

Development

It&#x27;s official, the Tennessee River Greenway is complete and open. Why it matters: The short connection, just a mile and a half or so, completes a much larger loop that&#x27;s providing a pedestrian connection encircling most of South Huntsville.