🌱 Space and Rocket Center Celebrates Apollo 16 + Martin Truex Jr.

Huntsville AL

18 April, 2022

6:05 AM

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Welcome back, Huntsville! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in town. Today's Daily features: The Space and Rocket Center is getting ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 16City Council approved a contractor to renovate Kids' SpaceMartin Truex Jr. will be in Huntsville today First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 62 Low: 40. Shoutout to our premier local sponsors: Women4Women OBGYN is Huntsville's most unique women's health center. They offer comprehensive medical care for women, by women. Visit them here to learn more. Looking to buy or sell a home in the Huntsville area? Melanie Williams at Team Nemec with Keller Williams Realty is an expert at matching local sellers with families relocating to the Huntsville/Madison area. If you're thinking of selling, connect with a top-producing real estate firm in Alabama and a realtor with deep knowledge of the local market: Visit Team Nemec or email Melanie at [email protected]. Martinson & Beason, P.C. have been been providing trusted legal advice in Huntsville since 1937. Give your loved ones peace of mind with a comprehensive estate plan. Click here for more info. Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to get started. Here are the top stories in Huntsville today: The Space and Rocket Center is getting ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 16 lunar mission on Wednesday. Charlie Duke, a member of the Apollo 16 crew, will be in attendance, along with NASA officials. (Miami Herald)Athens State University has announced plans for a new workforce innovation center. This new building would replace Carter Gymnasium and would have space for an event center, a multipurpose space, classrooms and training labs. The university would need state funding to start the project. (WHNT)Huntsville City Council has approved a contractor for Kids' Space. The agreement is for $6.8 million and would include things like new playground equipment and restroom renovations. (Patch) Today in Huntsville: Radio-controlled model boat speed event- This has been rescheduled for today - Nascar driver Martin Truex Jr. will be in attendance (8:00 AM)Limestone County Commission Meeting (10:00 AM)Policy Committee Meeting - Madison City (11:00 AM)Decatur Park Concerts - Cheryl Llewellyn (6:00 PM)District 4 Public Office Hours - City of Huntsville (6:00 PM) From my notebook: The Food Bank of North Alabama will have free food to distribute next Tuesday! (Details) 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 showcased in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for another update. — Amy Young