FBI Director Visits + Bob Jones Victory

Get moving, Huntsville! In today's Daily, we're going to take a look at what the FBI Director was doing in town yesterday, camp at UAH, and the latest victory at Bob Jones.

First, today's weather:

Today is going to be partly cloudy with a chance of summer showers. High: 92 Low: 72

Here are the top five stories today in Huntsville:

1. FBI Director Christopher Wray was in Huntsville yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the FBI’s new Innovation Center at the Arsenal. He was joined by Sens. Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville at the site of the new FBI campus. When it is completed, the campus will be an investment of over $1 billion. (AL.com)
2. Huntsville is recovering from the pandemic faster than most of the country and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to be completely back to pre-pandemic numbers by the end of the year. The city has been a model of good communication with businesses and the community for the CDC during the pandemic. (WAAY)
3. 305 8th Street and United Women of Color were awarded the WZDX and TEGNA Foundation award Community Grants. United Women of Color plans to use the grant money for their youth development program to help middle school girls have confidence and set them on the path to pursue their future. 305 8th Street is planning to use the funds to help waterproof and updates on one of their properties, as well as to help offset costs of care for disabled individuals that live in their community. (WZDX)
4. 15 deaf and hard of hearing students from around the country are attending the fifth annual GenCyber Camp at UAH. This camp helps train the campers to prepare to work in cybersecurity and computer tech. GenCyber has several partnerships, such as one with the Rochester Institute of Technology, to ensure the best experience for campers. (Patch)
5. Huntsville High School hosted the first 7 on 7 Passing Tournament. 16 local football teams played one another to earn bragging rights, and it was a good opportunity for coaches to see their teams in action before the season starts. Bob Jones won the tournament, the trophy, and bragging rights. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville

• The new Chick-fil-A Madison in Clift Farm opens today! The dining room will be open. (6:30 a.m.)
• Athens Board of Zoning Adjustment special called meeting (5 p.m.)
• Today is the last Golden Hour at the Botanical Garden! Make sure to swing by to take advantage of the lighting (5 p.m.)
• The Buzz About Bees- Learn about bees at the Madison Public Library (6 p.m.)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• The Food Bank of North Alabama is hiring a new Farm Food Collaborative Assistant! (Details)
• Check out this list from Downtown Huntsville to find out ways to cool down this summer! (Details)
• Don’t forget that the 4th of July is this weekend! Make sure to talk to your vet if you have concerns about your pet getting anxious or escaping during fireworks.
• Home sales in Huntsville have increased by 3.9% since last year as of May. (Details)
• Hatch’s first round of applications are open now! If you are between 18-24 and want to learn how to get into the workforce, make sure to apply! (Details)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Amy

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