Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Huntsville Alabama in June 2025. Get Your Eyes Checked, Because It's Not a Baby Elephant

WHNT News 19 Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier posted photos and videos of a black bear roaming around Huntsville on Facebook in June 2025, and local residents are surprised that it really happened.

Black bear was seen in Huntsville, AL in June 2025

North Alabama residents got to experience nature over the weekend that is more typical of Gatlinburg, TN, or Asheville, NC, when a black bear was seen roaming around a neighborhood in June.

WHNT News 19 Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier's Post on Facebook

WHNT News 19 Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier posted on her social media page about a black bear spotted in Huntsville, AL, in mid-June 2025, and people are losing their minds in the comment section. The first photo posted above was taken over the weekend.

Her Facebook post read:

"BEAR IN HUNTSVILLE! The bear was seen roaming around the Marina Park neighborhood in Huntsville over the weekend! Photo from Dana Doner." 

The second photo that Danielle Dozer posted (seen below) was taken on Monday, June 16, 2025, by Garrett Pinkerton.

Black bear spotted near the Redstone Arsenal in June 2025

On her Facebook page, she also has a video of the black bear roaming around Huntsville. AL.

Some Facebook Users Think That the Black Bear is a Baby Elephant

Facebook users sometimes say strange things, and this time was no different. Several users commenting on Danielle Dozier's original Facebook post think they are seeing a baby elephant. 

*For context, the University of Alabama Crimson Tide's mascot is an elephant, so there may be a joke hidden in there.

Facebook user Quoc Ha posted in the comments, "Looked like a baby elephant at first. lol" 

Facebook user Ashley Palguta added in the comments, "Quoc Ha, I thought it was an elephant. I thought it was some kind of AL joke."

Facebook user Paige Burnett Frost posted in the comments, "Why did I think that was an elephant 😂"

Facebook user Joni Charlton Colburn posted in the comments, "Quoc Ha, I had to zoom in. I saw an elephant too."

Facebook user Christa McDowell posted in the comments, "Quoc Ha, I thought that too 🐘"

Facebook user Nicole Burke McCowen posted in the comments, "Probably the same bear spotted by the train tracks on Hobbs Island yesterday."

Some Facebook users questioned if the bear was real or just AI, and WHNT News 19 Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier assured them in the comments that the black bear "was real after seeing the security video footage herself."

Safety Tips When Encountering a Black Bear in Huntsville, AL

It is important to remember that when you encounter a bear of any kind, to should keep calm. 

• If you have time, get all children and pets indoors quickly.
• Never turn your back on a bear and run. This can trigger a predator instinct to chase. 
• While black bears tend to be more skittish than other types of bears, a mother bear will be more aggressive when protecting her bear cubs. Always stay clear of bears and keep your distance.
• Never feed wildlife, including bears. It can cause them to get attached to humans, rather than fear them, and this will never end well for bears.

Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville Send Letter to Kash Patel to Request More FBI Employees at Redstone Arsenal

Two U.S. Senators representing Alabama sent a letter to newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel to convince him to send 1,000 more FBI employees to its Redstone Arsenal campus after Kash Patel already given orders for 500 FBI employees to transfer from Washington to Huntsville. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville are behind the new initiative to ultimately bring 4,000 more FBI jobs to the Huntsville area.

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville

According to AL.com, shortly after being appointed to the new FBI Director, Kash Patel "reportedly ordered the transfer of 500 workers from Washington, D.C. to Redstone Arsenal." These orders also included moving 1,000 FBI employees from the D.C. headquarters "out into the field."

However, U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville want more FBI employees moved to the Redstone Arsenal.

Letter from Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville to FBI Director Kash Patel

In a letter to Kash Patel, Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville made a case urging Kash Patel to send even more FBI employees to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

Excerpts from the letter can be read below:

“Alabama is proud to host Redstone Arsenal, a hub for the FBI’s cutting-edge technology and advanced training,” the senators stated. “As national security threats grow more complex, the operations at FBI-Redstone Arsenal must expand to meet these challenges.”

“Given the strategic investments at Redstone Arsenal and its alignment with your mission to prioritize the safety and security of the American people, we urge you to assign an additional 1,000 employees to FBI-Redstone as a first step.”

Senator Britt invited Director Patel to visit the FBI’s Huntsville facilities during his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing. Patel affirmed his commitment to staffing the Redstone Arsenal campus, stating, “Senator, you have that commitment.” He also acknowledged the campus’s critical role in strengthening the FBI’s nationwide infrastructure.

The expansion of the FBI’s Redstone Arsenal campus is part of a larger effort to enhance national security operations, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity, intelligence, and advanced training. With ongoing federal investment, the Huntsville FBI campus is poised to play a pivotal role in the FBI’s evolving mission.

Sources:

Angle, Alex. "Britt, Tuberville Push for Kash Patel to fill FBI jobs at Redstone Arsenal." Decatur Daily.

Koplowitz, Howard. "Kash Patel reportedly orders 500 FBI employees to transfer from Washington to Huntsville." AL.com.

A Full List of Celebrities Coming to Huntsville, AL for the Comic and Pop Culture Expo in April 2025

The 10th Annual Comic and Pop Culture Expo taking place at the South Hall of the Von Braun Center April 25-27, 2025 in Huntsville, AL will feature many special guest celebrities. The full list is below.

Comic & Pop Culture Expo (credit: https://www.hsvexpo.com/)

There are some amazing celebrity guests coming to Huntsville, Alabama for the 2025 Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo.

A Full List of Celebrity Guests at the Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo

Here is the full list of confirmed guest celebrities coming to Huntsville on April 25-27, 2025:

• "Weird Al" Yankovic
• Adassa
• A.J. Beckles
• Alan Oppenheimer (Saturday only)
• Anairis Quinones
• Anna Zhuo
• B.J. Ward
• Brian Austin Green (Saturday and Sunday only) - Beverly Hills 90210
• Chris Claremont
• Debi Derryberry
• Denise Crosby
• Diane Guerrero
• Tori Spelling - Beverly Hills 90210
• Eddie Steeples
• Elizabeth Berkley (Saturday and Sunday only) - Saved by the Bell
• Emily Swallow
• Ernie Hudson (Saturday only) - Ghostbusters
• Ethan Suplee
• Flatline Comics
• George Newbern
• Jason Lee
• Jaime Pressly
• Jason Griffith
• Joey Lawrence
• Jodi Benson
• Joel Hodgson
• Karan Ashley
• Kayleigh McKee
• Kevin Eastman
• Kim Rhodes
• Landon McDonald
• Linda Larkin (Saturday and Sunday only)
• Lisa Ortiz
• Maria Canals-Barrera
• Mario Lopez - Saved by the Bell
• Melissa Joan Hart (Saturday and Sunday only) - Sabrina the Teenage Witch
• Michael Bell
• Neil Ross
• Nicholas Roye
• Nick Pauley - "Bye Bye Bye" dance sequence in Deadpool & Wolverine movie
• Pete Capella
• Phil LaMarr
• Priscilla Presley (Saturday and Sunday only)
• Ryan Bartley
• Sarah Natochenny
• Steve Cardenas
• Susan Eisenberg
• Timothy Zahn
• Vincent D'Onofrio
• Walter Jones
• Walter Koenig
• William Shatner (Saturday and Sunday only)
• Zachary Levi (Saturday only) - Shazam!

A Special $20K Donation was Given to Kids to Love in 2024

The Huntsville Expo website shared that they presented a $20,000 check to the Kids to Love Foundation from the 2024 Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo, which has helped hundreds of thousands of children living in foster care.

3 More Businesses Permanently Close at Bridge Street Town Centre in Huntsville, AL in January 2025

Three more businesses are permanently closing their doors for good at the Bridge Street Town Centre outdoor shopping mall in Huntsville, AL. Read the details on the business closings.

credit: Huntsville.org

First, Pieology Pizza left around November 2024. 

An employee from Bridge Street Town Centre posted the following on Reddit.com/r/HuntsvilleAlabama:

"I work at Bridge Street and I was there the day before they closed. The guy working there said they were bought by a different company and the new owners wanted to keep the stores mostly in Florida. Not sure how true that is but just what the guy said." 

(Source: Birdman_v5) 

Then PBR Lockhart Smokehouse permanently closed its doors at Bridge Street at the end of 2024.

FOX54 reported that the cowboy-themed restaurant closed after a 'Countdown to 2025' celebration. The restaurant was a unique joint venture partnership between PBR Cowboy Bar and Lockhart Smokehouse and opened in October 2022. They described themselves as "an electric combination of PBR Cowboy Bar's 'cowboy cool' with Lockhart's iconic Texas barbeque."

(Source: FOX54's RocketCityNow.com)

3 Stores Closing in Bridge Street Town Centre in January 2025

FOX54 reported on 2 January 2025 that Chico's, Soma, and White House Black Market will all close their Bridge Street Town Centre Huntsville, AL stores permanently on 26 January 2025.

All of these stores are owned by Chico's FAS/Sycamore Partners, which is based out of Florida.

FOX54 reported that this news was shocking to employees, who reportedly learned of the store closures "just days after Christmas."

One employee said, "Our general manager was informed by our District Manager," which came after management told employees that "their locations would not be affected."

An employee told FOX54, "We have ladies who have been here eight years, 11 years, and then my management, my manager now has been here eight years. And there's no plan B for some people."

It was clear that employees "were kept in the dark about the store closings" until after the holiday shopping season.

Reader poll: What do you think about all of the stores closing at Bridge Street Town Centre?

(Share your thoughts in the comments)

Why Did UPS Leave 'Unattended Packages' at the Clubhouse on Green Mountain in Huntsville, AL?

Why did UPS leave packages unattended at a clubhouse parking lot on Green Mountain?

That's what everyone wants to know after a local Huntsville man made the startling discovery on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Unattended packages left in a parking lot on Green Mountain

Jim, a Huntsville man, found unattended packages in the clubhouse parking lot on Green Mountain on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He sat for over an hour waiting for someone to return, but no one did while he was there.

WAFF 48 News Went to Green Mountain Clubhouse & Unattended Packages Were Gone

WAFF 48 News returned to this location later in the day with Jim, and the packages were gone. UPS sent a message saying that "they were trying to figure out what happened." WAFF also went to an address that was on one of the packages, which was about five miles away from this parking lot.

They checked with that homeowner, who confirmed that they had not received their package after several hours.

It is unknown if any of the packages left unattended were Christmas presents.

Local Resident Jim Spoke About Finding the Packages

Jim, a concerned Huntsville resident sat with the unattended packages to see if anyone would return within the hour. No one did, and he contacted WAFF 48 News.

Jim said:

“I mean this is an ethical dilemma at this point. Somebody just had total faith that nothing would happen to those packages up here. Thank you for thinking that way of the residents up here. But it only takes one person to take all of those. I just don’t understand what would be going through a driver’s mind to just unload them and leave them unprotected.”

Jim also said: 

“It’s almost unfathomable at this point. But you see it all the time, porch pirates,” He said concerned. “At this point they would have had early Christmas if they’d have pulled into this parking lot.”

The UPS spokesperson said, "Thank you for bringing this to our attention. UPS takes the security of customers' packages very seriously and we're looking into the situation." 

Have you ever experienced an issue with UPS or delayed delivery on a package?

Source: WAFF 48 News

Jersey Mikes Subs Free Printable Coupons & 2024 Promo Codes for Huntsville Alabama Whitesburg Drive Location

Would you love to have Jersey Mike's coupons for the Whitesburg Drive location in Huntsville, AL?

Jersey Mike's printable coupons

January/February 2024 Jersey Mike's Printable Coupons

If you are looking for a Jersey Mike's Subs printable coupons for 2024, look no further. The January/February 2024 printable coupons are valid through 2/11/24. 

You can see that the coupons for the latest Jersey Mike's January/February 2024 printable coupons are for:

• Buy a Regular Sub, and Get a 2nd Regular Sub Free!, Promo code: HUNTSVILLE18
• $2.00 Off Regular or Giant Sub, Promo code: HUNTSVILLE152 
• 25% Off Your Order, Promo code: HUNTSVILLE28 
• Free Chip & Drink *with purchase of any size Sub, Promo code: HUNTSVILLE5 

January & February 2024 are great months to enjoy a hot Sub from Jersey Mike's Subs at Whitesburg Drive location in Huntsville, AL.

This is also available to download in .pdf here.

Jersey Mike's Printable Coupon is only Valid for Whitesburg Drive in Huntsville, AL

You cannot redeem this coupon after it expires because Jersey Mike's Subs removes the old code for the printable coupon in their online database for the store registers after the cut-off date.

Jersey Mike's Subs makes awesome subs. They will always ask you if you want it Mike's way. Mike's way is adding the following ingredients to your sub (generally applicable to cold subs): lettuce, onions, tomatoes, oil, vinegar, and spices.

Jersey Mike's makes one of the best Philly Cheese Steak subs with Chipotle Mayo, but don't worry, the Chipotle Mayo is not hot, it just adds to the flavor. Under hot subs, the Chipotle Cheese Steak is #43 on the menu.

A Tip When Ordering the Chipotle Cheese Steak... 

Now, if they wrap your Chipotle Cheese Steak sub in aluminum foil before handing it to you, be sure to eat it soon. The juices from the sub will make your Chipotle Cheese Steak soggy if you take your wrapped sub anywhere to eat it (i.e. such as taking it back to work).

When Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast in October 2012, Jersey Mike's computer system was temporarily down, because Jersey Mike's headquarters is located in the state of New Jersey. Fortunately, Jersey Mike's was able to keep going through the Hurricane Sandy tragedy. They are dedicated to serving customers.

In My Opinion...

I think Jersey Mike's should provide other side options besides just chips because I can't complain about their delicious sub sandwiches. Some people would like to eat healthier, and I think introducing other sides, like potato salad, would be popular for Jersey Mike's Subs.

It was great when Jersey Mike's took the money from one day's sales and donated all of it to a local charity. That was really a class act for Jersey Mike's to do that. They do "A Day of Giving" every year.

I have always wanted to try the Grilled Pastrami Reuben, #20 on the hot subs menu, but I can't get myself to order anything other than the Chipotle Cheese Steak sub, because it is that good!

What is your favorite sandwich at Jersey Mike's Subs?

 

Schlotzsky's Deli Coupons 2013 for University Drive in Huntsville, AL

Schlotzsky's Deli Coupons 2013 for Huntsville, AL

The above are printable coupons for Schlotzsky's Deli on University Drive in Huntsville, AL.

Schlotzsky's Deli Has Unique Sandwiches

Schlotzsky's Deli offers many unique sandwiches on sourdough bread. My personal favorite is the original sandwich. I order it with no purple onions.

Printable coupons are a great way to try out the Schlotzsky's Deli on University Drive in Huntsville, AL. You can even bring a friend, and save $1.50 off two medium sandwiches.

The printable coupons are good through 12/31/2013, giving you many opportunities to try out Schlotzsky's Deli on University Drive - a unique sandwich restaurant with sourdough sandwiches.

Only A Bowl of Soup Offered

I really like the Wisconsin cheese soup. The only problem is that Schlotzsky's Deli only offers it in a bowl, and not an individual cup of soup. This doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Some people don't want to eat a bowl of soup. I wish Schlotzsky's Deli offered a cup size for their soups.

Recently, when I visited Schlotzsky's Deli on University Drive, they replaced the Wisconsin cheese soup with Broccoli cheese soup.

The cheese soups are very good, and you can order plain sourdough bread to dip into the soups. Now, if you could only order a cup of soup, it would be even better.

If you have not ever tried Schlotzsky's Deli, you need to give them a try. They have a unique sandwich, and the printable coupons make it at a great price. Check it out today!

Curse Gaming is Moving its Headquarters to Huntsville, AL

Curse Brand Logo

Curse is moving their headquarters to Huntsville, AL, bringing 20 to 30 new jobs to the area.

Curse boasts to be one of the largest gaming information companies in the world, with more than 22 million unique visitors a month. Curse owns over 60 video game websites, and has 2.95 million active users of their software and gaming tools. Huntsville, AL is a perfect fit for Curse gaming headquarters, with a community that has a strong emphasis in technology and IT, and hordes of engineers. It is no wonder Curse has made the well-informed decision in moving to Huntsville.

Before choosing Huntsville, Curse also considered other cities like Boulder, CO, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, and Seattle, WA. After an analysis of the four other cities, Huntsville was the most competitive of the five. For the past three years, Curse has maintained a team development office at: 305 Church Street, Suite 601, Huntsville, AL 35801. Curse also has offices in New York, Australia, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Germany, and Ireland. Their current headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA.

VP Donovan Duncan said this about the move: "We made the decision to move to Huntsville earlier this year. Basically we were looking for a place that would be a good change for our employees and a successful business environment for us to place ourselves in. We own and operate over 60 different web properties, do over a billion - with a B - page views per month on our different properties, we're 100 employees strong, and we're profitable, which in our space says a lot."

Residents of Huntsville, AL are excited about Curse moving their headquarters to the former BB&T building in downtown Huntsville.

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said "This is what we as a city is striving to do -- is bring the best and the brightest - those young workers to the community."