Huntsville Daily: What's Happening Today (Tue, Mar 15)

Morning, people of Huntsville! It's me again, Contributing Writer, your host of the Huntsville Daily.

First, today's weather:

Occasional rain and a t-storm. High: 66 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Hughes Road Construction Update + T-Minus Music Festival (Patch)
2. Portion of historic Huntsville building approved for demolition and redevelopment (WHNT News 19)
3. Housing market: What will it look like this spring? (WZDX)
4. Local STEM nonprofit, USSR Center among the groups to secure federal funding (WZDX)
5. 'We are ready to roll to the pad': Marshall Space Flight Center Director gives update on Artemis I (WZDX)
6. BJHS Science Challenge gives venue for youth to expand tech knowledge - The Madison Record (themadisonrecord.com)
7. Latest Snowfalls In Huntsville (WHNT News 19)
8. Free grocery giveaways at Milton Frank Stadium and Marshall Technical School (WZDX)
9. 2 arrested on burglary charges in Limestone County (WAFF)
10. Drake State celebrates 60 years with evening of jazz (WHNT News 19)
11. 1 killed in Hazel Green rollover wreck (WAFF)
12. 1 person killed in Hazel Green wreck (WAAY)
13. Meet the artist behind some of Huntsville's most popular murals (WAFF)
14. GasBuddy: Huntsville gas prices steady, decline could be coming (WAAY)
15. Food Bank of North Alabama navigates shortages, rising costs (WHNT News 19)
16. Madison City construction: workers to return to Hughes Road (WAFF)

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Today in Huntsville:

From my notebook:

• Communication Specialist Sydney Martin, Huntsville Police Department: "Class Sign-Up! - HPD Community Relations Officers are hosting their Why Police Do What They Do class. Interested in learning more about the job? Space is limited. Sign up NOW https://bit.ly/33YyTQr" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Maysville: "Looking for reasonable HVAC company that can service my unit/perform repairs as needed. - My regular HVAC company pooped out on me. Please and thank you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mayfair: "Recycling - Anybody had recycling picked up lately?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Weatherly Heights: "Egged Vehicles - I saw three vehicles on my walk this morning (3/14) that has been egged overnight. Two on Conrad, one at the corner with Hemlock and one near the intersection with Ronald. The third vehicle was at Curtis and Jean." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stone Hill Estates: "Hey just wanted to put out a warning on these people AKA should I say crooks. - It is a man and a woman with this flyer driving a dark aqua green Chevrolet with Michigan tags. He will claim he needs money for a hotel and does not finish ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Blue Spring: "My cat must have ran out this morning cause I can't find him anywhere. - He goes by the name John boy, He is gray and white. About a year old. This is on Blue spring road directly behind the Madison county DHR office. If anyone sees him ..." (Nextdoor)
• Executive Assistant Breana Miller, Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development: "Land Use Control Board cases for April 14, 2022 - The 17 cases listed at the bottom of this message have been filed with the Division of Planning and Development for consideration by the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board d..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Willowbrook: "Tomorrow is Food Truck Tuesday at LATHAM! - Come hang out and enjoy!" (Nextdoor)
• Media Affairs Manager Arlenia Cole, City of Memphis: "City of Memphis Storm Debris Removal Update (Monday, March 14, 2022) - The city’s emergency contract crews are on schedule to complete the first pass of storm debris removal during the first week of April (weather permitting). To-date w..." (Nextdoor)
• Media Affairs Manager Arlenia Cole, City of Memphis: "Gentle Reminder - Please join us and learn How 2 Combat Blight. - Guest Speakers Eldra White, Director Memphis City Beautiful and City of Memphis Code Enforcement, Administrator Marticus Muhammand To register for this free event, vis..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Woodridge South: "Where is the Rutledge Heights neighborhood? - I can't pull up the map to find its general vicinity and trying to coordinate a drive time from airport road if necessary for pick up. TYIA " (Nextdoor)
• Media Affairs Manager Arlenia Cole, City of Memphis: "(Why We Should Stop Complaining) - DJ Daniel has arrived in Memphis from Houston. - The 10 year old has brain and spine cancer that is incurable. His wish is to be sworn in by as many departments as he can. Today he is in Memphis being s..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Green Mountain: "https://www.facebook.com/redstoneirrigationandlighting/ - Call us today for all your irrigation and outdoor lighting needs! Get 10% off on any approved repairs with a irrigation inspection. Expires April 2022, must mention this post." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Tollgate Road SE: "Kitten season is coming! - Does anyone know of any local groups going TNR/kitten care? I’d like to volunteer if possible." (Nextdoor)
• Office of Community Relations Madison PD, Madison Police Department: "Help MPD Identify - We hope he is getting a good night's rest! Help MPD identify this person of interest in a mattress theft. If you can identify this person call Det. Taylor-Duncan at 256-772-5658." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lily Flagg: "Hey, all! - I live on Camille Dr in SE Huntsville. I had kids ring my doorbell last night and run. They also rang a few of my neighbors door bells and ran. One of my neighbors has ring doorbell and she recorded it. It was two teenage..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Henson Hills: "Recycling Pickup - Yay! It seems like RANA has caught up with the pickup schedule!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Willow Bend/Baileycove: "ETA: Owners have been found! - Waiting on pick up! Found 2 Cavalier Spaniels running around on Roundleaf. Is anyone missing them?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westlawn: "Inconsiderate - Can someone explain to me why there are people that just randomly show up at your door?? Am I the only person that considers that rude and disrespectful? For 5 years I've dealt with this from someone that DOES NOT EVEN LI..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Green Mountain: "Looking for assistance since we cannot have Yard Sales where I live. - We have hundreds of items of Matilda Jane children’s clothing (new and used) and looking for best way to sell them locally. We are worn out from the Facebook and eBa..." (Nextdoor)

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