Huntsville Daily: What's Happening Today (Mon, Mar 14)

Get on up, Huntsville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and milder. High: 67 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Meet the artist behind some of Huntsville's most popular murals (WAFF)
2. GasBuddy: Huntsville gas prices steady, decline could be coming (WAAY)
3. Food Bank of North Alabama navigates shortages, rising costs (WHNT News 19)
4. New one-day Huntsville music festival announced for 2022 (AL.com)
5. Madison City construction: workers to return to Hughes Road, (WAFF)
6. Huntsville gun store owner talks about permitless carry law (WAAY)
7. Rocket Citys Got Talent + Huntsville Flight Diverted (Patch)
8. The Market at Midcity Holds Opening Day (WAAY)
9. Huntsville flight diverted due to unruly passenger (WAFF)
10. Fantasy Playhouse to present ‘Rocket City’s Got Talent’ (WHNT News 19)
11. HPD: I-565 eastbound lanes reopen after vehicle fire (WHNT News 19)
12. Jemison renames library for late school board member (WHNT News 19)
13. Hunt for Prehistoric Shark Teeth and Fossils on this Huntsville Roadtrip (Rocket City Mom)

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Today in Huntsville:

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ovella Ave: "Came home to a grocery delivery on our porch that isn't ours..... - Is someone missing a delivery on Ovella or nearby area?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Riverwoods: "Suspicious activity - Has anyone noticed this individual today in Riverwoods? Came to our house while we were away, rang the doorbell, knocked on the door, then it sounded like he jiggled the door handle after standing there for quite aw..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Buck's Canyon: "Update - DOG REUNITED WITH OWNER - Small white dog, with light brown spots, found on Lynn’s Terrace, crawled into someone’s backyard. - Pretty sure he’s a boy. He’s friendly - has a teal collar but no tag." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Henson Hills: "Someone tore our gate down. - If anyone knows, please PM me. We are reporting to police." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Jeff Rd: "Just saw two short haired dark brown/black dogs, lab size with collars on Erle Phillips Rd. - Just thought someone might be looking for them." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lily Flagg: "Just had two teenagers come to my door, ring my bell and run away! - According to my home camera they seemed to be two girls one with long blond hair and one with darker hair. They didn't seem to do any harm but can't they find something..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Blossomwood: "Hey all! - I hope everyone is staying dry and warm during this crazy weather. My daughter and her boyfriend are searching for a home to rent in the blossomwood/5 points area. They are young professionals with a goldendoodle (he's super c..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Farley: "Hulu - I would like to know if anyone has Hulu / live tv and if there satisfied TIA" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Contributing Writer

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