Alabama A&M's New President + Huntsville Women's March

Huntsville AL

04 October, 2021

3:38 AM

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Happy Monday, Huntsville! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know today in town about: Alabama A&M's new presidentThe Huntsville Women's MarchThe Rocket City Auto Show BTW, if these newsletters are useful to you or you're enjoying them, we just launched a $5-per-month supporter program to help keep things up and running. Please consider joining in! Shoutout to our premier local sponsor, Martinson & Beason, P.C. They've been providing trusted legal advice in Huntsville since 1937. Give your loved ones peace of mind with a comprehensive estate plan. Click here to learn more. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 80 Low: 66. Here are the top stories in Huntsville today: Sgt. Risner, the officer that lost his life in the line of duty last week, was able to serve people one last time. His organs were donated and all found recipients. He is expected to be escorted back to the Shoals today. (WAAY)Daniel K. Wims has been named the new president of Alabama A&M. He will be the 12th president at the university and was chosen in a 7-4 vote of the university's board of trustees. (AL.com)Huntsville Women's March for women's reproductive rights had about 400 attendees. According to the march's organizers, over 650 of these marches took place across the country yesterday. (WHNT)Alabama A&M is hosting a Jelani Day memorial event. It will be October 6 at 6:11 p.m. on the quad. (AL.com)The first annual Rocket City Auto Show was hosted Saturday at the VBC. The proceeds made from the show went to several different charities in the North Alabama area. (WHNT) Today's Huntsville Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Huntsville: World Space Week- The Space and Rocket Center is hosting events all week to celebrate! (All Week)Aquarist for the Day @ Cook Museum (8 a.m.) Money Movies at Stovehouse- This week's movie is "Beetlejuice" (8 p.m.) Adult Art Class @ Calvary Hills Community Center (11 a.m.) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Other classifieds: Healthy Lifestyle (Details) Add your classified Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Amy Young Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Huntsville Daily? Contact me at [email protected].