🌱 Huntsville Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Tue, Feb 8)

Huntsville AL

07 February, 2022

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville: Puppy (and kitty) love at Huntsville Animal Services (WZDX) STEM boot camps offered for middle, high school students (WHNT News 19) Parents sue Madison City Schools over mask mandate, say they cause bloody noses (AL.com) Dale Strong's support of Madison County Confederate monument removal irking some in GOP (WAAY) Huntsville City Council Member not seeking re-election (WAFF) Controversial land development near Monte Sano (WAFF) Gas prices in Huntsville above average, expected to increase heading into summer months (WAAY) Senior Announcements for week of 02/07 - 02/11 | Opinion (News Courier) The best place to get petit fours in Huntsville (WAFF) Huntsville businesswoman Kim Lewis enters state senate District 2 race (AL.com) Limestone County ends investigation into woman's body found on top of train (WHNT News 19) Three injured after serious wreck in Madison County (WAFF) Main Event Huntsville awarding free games for year, for life in scavenger hunt (WAAY) University Of Alabama In Huntsville: UAH Achieves Top Level R1 Rank In Carnegie Research Classifications (Press Release Desk) 2 inmates die over the weekend at Madison County Jail (WIAT - CBS42.com) Robins and Morton set to finish Northrup Grumman project in Huntsville (Birmingham Business Journal) 1 arrested for fatal weekend shooting in Huntsville (WHNT News 19) University Of Alabama In Huntsville: UAH Achieves Top Level R1 Rank In Carnegie Research Classifications (Press Release Desk) Neil deGrasse Tyson coming to Huntsville (WTVA) Catching up with United Way of Madison County (whnt.com) City Of Huntsville: Air Quality Forecast February 7, 2022 (Press Release Desk) This Week's Upcoming Huntsville Area Events (Huntsville Patch) Highlighting North Alabama Black-owned businesses: Zenzele Consignment (WAAY) Huntsville Walmart closed due to fire, 1 arrested (AL.com) Personnel director running for Madison County superintendent (WHNT News 19) New Dogs, Cats, Pets Up For Adoption In Huntsville Area (Huntsville Patch) Huntsville restaurant employee shoots self at work Sunday (AL.com) Huntsville Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Huntsville Patch) Today in Huntsville: From my notebook: Decatur Police Department Alabama: "Happy #MalinoisMonday! As the Winter #Olympics continue in Beijing, we wanted to give a shout out to our own gold medalist, K-9 Baron!" (Facebook) Alabama Theatre: "Dwight Yoakam is Live In Concert at the Alabama Theatre March 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/20005C418835AF48" (Instagram) This Is Alabama: "The carved faces in Tinglewood Forest are so expressive. This enchanting roadside attraction is the crowning jewel of Orr Park. Thanks, @kozdok, for sharing this charming view from Montevallo! #thisisalabama" (Instagram) Sweet Home Alabama: "The Peanut Capital of Alabama- Dothan, AL📍🥜⁣ ⁣ 📸: @ourlittlelifestyleblog⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #SweetHomeAlabama #A..." (Instagram) US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama: "[6:05 AM]: Good morning! We think you're going to like this forecast! Clouds will make a brief appearance today, but we can expect plenty of sunshine throughout the rest of the week. A gradual warming trend will also occur, with highs ap..." (Facebook) Huntsville Botanical Garden: "The gnomes are checking out the Herb Garden this week! Find all fifteen while you explore this fragrant and herbaceous space!" (Instagram) US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama: "[11 AM] Interested in weather? Want to become a Skywarn Storm Spotter 👀? Join us for our online basic storm spotter training class tomorrow night at 6pm! Register here 👇 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7131736303649573901" (Facebook) Huntsville, Alabama - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "UPDATE: REUNITED!! Atlas is home safe & sound after 3 hours, 5 minutes :) Please spread the word! Atlas was LOST on February 7, 2022 in Huntsville, AL 35811 near Winchester Road Description: Atlas is an all white husky shepherd mix, his ..." (Facebook) City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government: "We are growing! 📈 Due to the ongoing demolition of the municipal garage to make way for the new City Hall, parking has changed around Fountain Circle. Options now include: 🔹 Garage B (entrance off Fountain Circle near Williams Avenue) ..." (Facebook) Huntsville Botanical Garden: "The gnomes are checking out the Herb Garden this week! Find all fifteen while you explore this fragrant and herbaceous space! #hsvgarden #gnomes #gardengnomes #herbgarden" (Facebook) City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government: "Don't miss your chance to work for one of the best fire departments around. Huntsville Fire and Rescue is accepting applications for firefighters through 2/12. Get started today 👉 JoinHFR.com." (Facebook) Alabama Golf Association: "Hey ladies 💃🏼 The moment we've been waiting for... the first event of the year is now open for entries! Register today for the Ladies Spring Two-Person Scramble. Entries close March 15, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Register today by clicking th..." (Instagram) Family Fun In Huntsville, AL: "Nothing quite like a birthday hike with dad! We hope you had the best day @eliandpaige! ❤️ Where's your favorite place to take a hike?" (Instagram) Huntsville Fire and Rescue: "Meet Morgan Millican, one of Huntsville Fire & Rescue's newest firefighters. Morgan and her husband, who is also a firefighter, came to Huntsville last summer from Sandy Springs, Georgia. With her colleagues by her side, Morgan works har..." (Facebook) City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government: "Latest recycling update from the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville. ⬇️" (Facebook) Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS): "Storytelling is a powerful tool in communication. Through stories we can inform and INSPIRE! Over the past several months, the Bold Agency, a strategic, creative (and may we add amazing!) agency in West Huntsville, worked tirelessly to c..." (Facebook) City of Decatur, Alabama - Government: "Congratulations, Finance Department! Last week, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Decatur for its an..." (Facebook) City of Huntsville, Alabama: "Due to the ongoing demolition of the municipal garage to make way for the new City Hall, parking has changed around Fountain Circle. Options now include: 🔹 Garage B (entrance off Fountain Circle near Williams Avenue) 🔹 Public Lot E b..." (Instagram) Theatre Huntsville: "It's tech week at the Studio Theatre for 'Love Letters', opening this Friday! Bring your valentine to this touching epistolary theatre experience at Lowe Mill A&E Tickets are only $15 and available at THtix.com." (Facebook) Decatur City Schools - Alabama: "You've got a few weeks left to register your child/children for Pre-K. Registration is open for the upcoming school year. If you have questions or concerns about sending your child to Pre-K check out the video with Frances Nungester Elem..." (Facebook) Decatur City Schools - Alabama: "There is only one week left to sign up to play in the DCS Youth Volleyball Leagues at Austin and Decatur. Please see the attached flyers for information on how to sign up. You will choose the location based on the high school that you ar..." (Facebook) Decatur Police Department Alabama: "FYI from the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency: "We are performing maintenance on our Outdoor Warning System this afternoon. This will include the sounding of select sirens within the county. THIS IS ONLY A TEST. Please do not ca..." (Facebook) Downtown Huntsville, Inc.: "Sweet tooth activated in 3…2…1… Up next in our Valentine's Day series we are featuring The Moon Bakeshop! Head on over and be sure to treat yourself!" (Facebook) Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: "We're on the look out for more Movers & Shakers! Have a new hire, employee promotions, or recognition of talent you'd like to share? Send us a photo and information by February 16 and be featured in our March issue of M&S. This is a memb..." (Facebook) Decatur City Schools - Alabama: "🛑In an effort to assist with the teacher shortage, there has been a change with reinstatement requirements for teaching fields, only. An individual who has an expired Professional Educator Certificate OR a renewable Career and Technical..." (Facebook) Arts Huntsville: "It's Music Monday🎵 Today we are all about the LOVE❣️ Tell us what song or type of music is all about the LOVE for you. And don't forget to join Opera Huntsville as they host an evening of Love songs from your favorite Operas." (Facebook) City of Decatur, Alabama - Government: "Agenda Work Session & Council Meeting 2:7:2022 February 7, 2022" (Facebook) Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: "REMINDER! Basic Excel: Part 3 for Small Business is tomorrow at 10am. It is VIRTUAL, and you can find a registration link in the event below." (Facebook) Huntsville Museum of Art: "The 35th annual Youth Art Month exhibition opens Sunday, Feb. 27. This exhibition showcases exuberant artwork by students in kindergarten through grade 12 from across North Alabama. The "Congressional Art Competition" and "Visual Arts Ac..." (Facebook) Huntsville Museum of Art: "Sign up for our High School and Adult Brush Calligraphy class at the Museum Academy! On Saturday, Feb. 26, learn how to use a pointed nib to create the basic strokes for beautiful lettering. Register now at the link below. 🖋️ https://bi..." (Facebook) Nextdoor Neighbor, Davis Hills: "Gunshots heard from Davis Hills to Country Club area tonight around 9:53 through 10:00 ! - Someone must have bought a new gun with a lot of Ammo !!!" (Nextdoor) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Comedian Killer Beaz Valentine's Extravaganza (February 12) Add your event Loving the Huntsville Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Become a supporter (there are perks!) Get your local business featured in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Amy Young