Huntsville City Council + Huntsville Hospital

Rise and shine, Rocket City! In today's Daily, we'll look at a big-ticket issue for tonight's City Council meeting, what Huntsville Hospital is working on, and an update on what the attorneys from the William Darby case are working on.

First, today's weather:

Today is another day of summer rain with a high of 87 and a low of 71.

Here are the top five stories in Huntsville today:

1. There is currently a proposal concerning bylaws about when public comments are allowed during Huntsville City Council meetings that will be addressed at Thursday’s meeting. The new proposal would allow for public comments about things on the agenda to be at the beginning of the meeting, and comments not directed at the agenda would be at the end of the meeting. This is a concern to individuals that feel this is targeted at minimizing voices, especially those wanting to talk about police reform. (WAAY)
2. Calhoun Community College has partnered with Huntsville Hospital to offer a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program that would be accelerated into five weeks. The program would give instructional time as well as hands-on time in clinics. After successfully completing the program, participants are guaranteed a position as a CNA at a Huntsville Hospital system facility. (E News Courier)
3. Both of the prosecutors in the William Darby case as well as the Christopher Henderson case have been promoted. Tim Gann is the new Chief Deputy District Attorney and Tim Douthit will be replacing Gann as the Chief Trial Attorney. (WHNT)
4. Huntsville Hospital has awarded $500,000 to be split between 12 local health agencies. The groups include CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) and the Community Free Clinic and are groups that help underserved populations in the area. (WHNT)
5. The Huntsville Post Office is demanding masks be worn at the Wynn Drive location. This is not required by city or state ordinances or the U.S. Postal Service. According to a statement from the Postal Service, they are in the midst of figuring out how to address individuals with uncertain vaccination statuses. (WAAY)

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Today in Huntsville

• Lego League parent interest meeting- Ages 6-10 and 10-14 (4 p.m.)
• Huntsville City Council Meeting (5:30 p.m.)
• Madison Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals (5:30 p.m.)
• Greater Huntsville Humane Society Fundraiser @ Stand Up Live (7 p.m.)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• The National Tennis Championship is back in Huntsville July 11-18! (Details)
• The Huntsville teen that went viral for cutting his hair before he joined the Air Force Academy, Kieran Moise, was able to raise $38,000 for St. Jude in Memphis, TN. (Details)
• City councilman Devyn Smith announced several developments for North Huntsville at his town hall, including an amphitheatre. (Details)
• The Huntsville Police Department received 429 firework-related calls over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. (Details)
• The jury recommended the death penalty for Christopher Henderson after he was found guilty of killing five people. (Details)

You're in the loop for today, Huntsville! I'll see you tomorrow for more!

-Amy

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