Claudia Peppenhorst

) - Huntsville summer camp registration opens at 8 a.m. today on a first-come, first-served basis, and Parks and Recreation officials say families should be ready before spots start filling up.

) - The Huntsville City Council approved a $2.6 million construction contract with Grayson Carter and Son to build a five-acre parking lot in the downtown area.

) - Summer break means rest and relaxation for many children, but it also means families will lose access to free or reduced price school meals.

MANTECH has worked with government clients in Huntsville for over 20 years, focusing on engineering, cyber, data, and AI. The company continues to support local growth and job opportunities.

) - Animal rescuers say people are continuing to abandon pet ducks at local parks, a practice known as “duck dumping.”

A Lauderdale County School Resource Officer is expected to be released from the hospital after being hit by a vehicle

) - Commuters heading onto Redstone Arsenal are continuing to face traffic delays as staffing shortages at security gates impact the morning commute.

Multi-phase Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor project focuses on creek restoration, flood mitigation and pedestrian safety

) - While much of the country is seeing a slowdown in the housing market, the Tennessee Valley continues to see steady demand, rising inventory and buyers competing for homes.

) - Old crayons are being transformed into new creations at Rainbow Omega, a nonprofit that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.