Huntsville Daily: What's Happening Today (Wed, Feb 9)

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 60 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Huntsville Police officers will soon access more security cameras around the city (WAFF)
2. Gas prices in Huntsville above average, expected to increase heading into summer (WAAY)
3. Single pets in Huntsville are looking for love! (WHNT News 19)
4. Limestone Co. Sheriff candidates special forum (WAAY)
5. Parents file lawsuit over COVID-19 mask concerns (WHNT News 19)
6. STEM boot camps offered for middle, high school students (WHNT News 19)
7. Dale Strong's support of Madison County Confederate monument removal irking some in GOP (WAAY)
8. Huntsville City Council Member not seeking re-election (WAFF)
9. Controversial land development near Monte Sano (WAFF)
10. Senior Announcements for week of 02/07 - 02/11 | Opinion (News Courier)
11. The best place to get petit fours in Huntsville (WAFF)
12. Huntsville businesswoman Kim Lewis enters state senate District 2 race (AL.com)
13. Limestone County ends investigation into woman’s body found on top of train (WHNT News 19)
14. Three injured after serious wreck in Madison County (WAFF)
15. Main Event Huntsville awarding free games for year, for life in scavenger hunt (WAAY)
16. 2 inmates die over the weekend at Madison County Jail (WIAT - CBS42.com)
17. Robins and Morton set to finish Northrup Grumman project in Huntsville (Birmingham Business Journal)
18. 1 arrested for fatal weekend shooting in Huntsville (WHNT News 19)
19. Neil deGrasse Tyson coming to Huntsville (WTVA)
20. Catching up with United Way of Madison County (whnt.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

From my notebook:

• This Is Alabama: "The carved faces in Tinglewood Forest are so expressive. This enchanting roadside attraction is the crowning jewel of Orr Park. Thanks, @kozdok, for sharing this charming view from Montevallo! #thisisalabama" (Instagram)
• Sweet Home Alabama: "The Peanut Capital of Alabama- Dothan, AL⁣ ⁣ : @ourlittlelifestyleblog⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #SweetHomeAlabama #A..." (Instagram)
• City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government: "We are growing! Due to the ongoing demolition of the municipal garage to make way for the new City Hall, parking has changed around Fountain Circle. Options now include: Garage B (entrance off Fountain Circle near Williams Avenue) ..." (Facebook)
• Huntsville, Alabama - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "UPDATE: REUNITED!! Atlas is home safe & sound after 3 hours, 5 minutes :) Please spread the word! Atlas was LOST on February 7, 2022 in Huntsville, AL 35811 near Winchester Road Description: Atlas is an all white husky shepherd mix, his ..." (Facebook)
• Decatur City Schools - Alabama: "In an effort to assist with the teacher shortage, there has been a change with reinstatement requirements for teaching fields, only. An individual who has an expired Professional Educator Certificate OR a renewable Career and Technical..." (Facebook)
• City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government: "Don't miss your chance to work for one of the best fire departments around. Huntsville Fire and Rescue is accepting applications for firefighters through 2/12. Get started today JoinHFR.com." (Facebook)
• City of Huntsville, Alabama: "Due to the ongoing demolition of the municipal garage to make way for the new City Hall, parking has changed around Fountain Circle. Options now include: Garage B (entrance off Fountain Circle near Williams Avenue) Public Lot E b..." (Instagram)
• Family Fun In Huntsville, AL: "Nothing quite like a birthday hike with dad! We hope you had the best day @eliandpaige! Where’s your favorite place to take a hike?" (Instagram)
• City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government: "Latest recycling update from the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville. " (Facebook)
• Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS): "Storytelling is a powerful tool in communication. Through stories we can inform and INSPIRE! Over the past several months, the Bold Agency, a strategic, creative (and may we add amazing!) agency in West Huntsville, worked tirelessly to c..." (Facebook)
• Decatur City Schools - Alabama: "You've got a few weeks left to register your child/children for Pre-K. Registration is open for the upcoming school year. If you have questions or concerns about sending your child to Pre-K check out the video with Frances Nungester Elem..." (Facebook)
• Theatre Huntsville: "It's tech week at the Studio Theatre for 'Love Letters', opening this Friday! Bring your valentine to this touching epistolary theatre experience at Lowe Mill A&E Tickets are only $15 and available at THtix.com." (Facebook)
• Decatur City Schools - Alabama: "There is only one week left to sign up to play in the DCS Youth Volleyball Leagues at Austin and Decatur. Please see the attached flyers for information on how to sign up. You will choose the location based on the high school that you ar..." (Facebook)
• Decatur Police Department Alabama: "FYI from the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency: "We are performing maintenance on our Outdoor Warning System this afternoon. This will include the sounding of select sirens within the county. THIS IS ONLY A TEST. Please do not ca..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Huntsville, Inc.: "Sweet tooth activated in 3…2…1… Up next in our Valentine’s Day series we are featuring The Moon Bakeshop! Head on over and be sure to treat yourself!" (Facebook)
• Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: "We're on the look out for more Movers & Shakers! Have a new hire, employee promotions, or recognition of talent you'd like to share? Send us a photo and information by February 16 and be featured in our March issue of M&S. This is a memb..." (Facebook)
• Arts Huntsville: "It's Music Monday Today we are all about the LOVE Tell us what song or type of music is all about the LOVE for you. And don't forget to join Opera Huntsville as they host an evening of Love songs from your favorite Operas." (Facebook)
• City of Decatur, Alabama - Government: "Agenda Work Session & Council Meeting 2:7:2022 February 7, 2022" (Facebook)
• Huntsville/Madison County Chamber: "REMINDER! Basic Excel: Part 3 for Small Business is tomorrow at 10am. It is VIRTUAL, and you can find a registration link in the event below." (Facebook)
• Arts Huntsville: "Make sure you check out this amazing organization’s Free Concert, Saturday February 26th and this article by our friends over at Rocket City Mom! " (Facebook)
• Decatur City Schools - Alabama: " In an effort to assist with the teacher shortage, there has been a change with reinstatement requirements for teaching fields, only. An individual who has an expired Professional Educator Certificate OR a renewable Career and Technica..." (Facebook)
• Huntsville Museum of Art: "Sign up for our High School and Adult Brush Calligraphy class at the Museum Academy! On Saturday, Feb. 26, learn how to use a pointed nib to create the basic strokes for beautiful lettering. Register now at the link below. https://bi..." (Facebook)
• City of Decatur, Alabama - Government: "🟨 Employee Spotlight 🟨 Our latest employee spotlight is Decatur Parks & Recreation’s Griffin McCollum, who serves as Recreation Coordinator and Therapeutics Administrator at Turner-Surles Community Resource Center. In addition to plann..." (Facebook)
• Huntsville Ballet: "Happy #motivationmonday everyone! Here are the lovely Tortoises (Victoria Huaroto and Jere Hunt) from our production of ‘Carnival of the Animals’ this past October. • • • • • #huntsville #huntsvilleballet #huntsvilleballetcompany #wear..." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oak Park: "SAFELY RETURNED TO OWNERS! - - Lost Dogs on Giles - no collars" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chapman Mountain: "I'm raising $5,000. - 00 until 03/01/2022 for NEVER HOMELESS AGAIN. Can you help? https://paypal.com/pools/c/8H3iPNRKS0" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mayfair: "We’re looking for a great home for this angel. - We found her owners and they don’t want her anymore. I can’t take her to a shelter, she’s just too sweet and too desperate for a family to love, so she’s with me until we find her a home. ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Five Points: "Two things- looking for a rental home for a friend’s daughter in Five Points. - You helped me find my son a place so reaching out again! Second - planning this year’s Porchfest 2022 and looking to add four more porches on Pratt on the ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Springhill Farm: "Golden Doodle Puppies - For Sale…Adorable Puppies!! Make them fall in love all over again! Will be ready around Valentines. Mother and Father are Show Golden Retriever and Silver Poodle both purebred…Mother is extremely intelligent..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hawthorne at Lily Flagg: "Don’t go to American Family Care. - I saw them in August 2021 and they asked for a debit or credit card to put “on file”. I thought nothing of it because I have used them a few times a year for the last four years. Never had any problems..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Willow Bend/Baileycove: "Looking for recommendations for a housekeeper who can be trusted, and will do what I want. - It's simple really, you show up! I will provide everything you need. I have 2 different vacuums: a rainbow, and a shark. I have the mop and bu..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cedarhurst: "I have 25 NASA Coloring books! - They are great fun for children! I am selling them for $15! I am happy to sell them individually for $.50 each. These are new and in perfect condition. Of course there are many more pictures in them than..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chase Shadow: "There was a hit and run at 183 Hollington Dr on Friday, 2/4/2022, around 1am. - If anyone knows anything about the runner, or happens to have gotten any video the help would be appreciated." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lake Forest: "Upcoming class: Carving Linked Hearts. - When: beginning March 3 at 6 pm and for the following three Thursdays. Class is free. Any supplies needed can be purchased at the first class. Where: Oak Park Baptist Church 2105 Cloys Dr. NE, Hun..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stone Hill Estates: "In search of a vintage car to rent as a “getaway car” for my wedding! - Any recommendations or know of anyone that has a cool car like this?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Reserve: "Hello, I am looking for recommendations for a good, reliable company that does stamped concrete.... - any recommendations are greatly appreciated." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Willow Bend/Baileycove: "Two dogs loose on Dunbarten heading North. - One was a white standard poodle the other a light tan color with a very fluffy tail. They tried to play with our 7 lb Yorkie, but she chased them off her sidewalk. We’re at the corner of Dun..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, College Hill: "Does anyone know of a handyman that can cut some fallen limbs left over from the snow storm a few weeks ago? - We had not noticed the fallen limbs since they were in the back portion of our yard. The city came today to remove one major l..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Turtle Creek: "My trail cam caught a coyote last night!!!! - Make sure to keep your small dogs and cats put up… Turtlehill Dr by the Creek" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Edgewater: "Anyone missing this sweet kitten? - No collar but very sweet. We fed her but she was ready to go on her way." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Shades: "SECURITY CAMERA PLACEMENTS - If you are going to setup cameras to monitor you property. Place some so that they get license tag shots of the cars driving past. Typically the bad guys will drive past more than once to scope out your house..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stratton Square: "To whoever picked up the trash along Aldridge Creek Greenway and the creek itself, yesterday, Sunday 2/6/2022, thanks so much! - It is very much appreciated! It looks awesome!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Springhill Farm: "Is anyone in the Springhill Farm area having Mediacom internet issues ?? - Ours has been going in and out the last several days. They are showing no outages currently but that’s not the case for us." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Triana Village: "I haven’t used my debit card in days. - Yesterday I saw it had been used at Walmart. I called Walmart to no avail. I went to credit union and was told that charges like this have been happening every where. I had to cancel my card and th..." (Nextdoor)

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— Shane McMahon

About me: Born with sports-entertainment in his blood, Shane McMahon has thrilled the WWE Universe with his daredevil decisions both in and out of the ring. The only son of WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon, Shane grew up in sports-entertainment, learning the ins and outs of the business while holding various positions, including referee and announcer. In fact, Shane was the play-by-play man on the debut edition of Sunday Night Heat in 1999. It wasn’t until the younger McMahon stepped out from behind the microphone that the WWE Universe saw how like his father he was, yet different in many ways. There’s no doubt that Shane McMahon inherited his father’s entrepreneurial spirit. However, he put a modern twist on it. He eschewed a suit and tie for a more casual look, not unlike contemporary moguls like Mark Cuban. His flamboyant, cocky attitude could be both endearing and irritating. Perhaps Shane’s crowning moment as a businessman came on March 26, 2001. His father believed he had purchased long-time rival WCW, ending the "Monday Night War" that raged throughout the 1990s. However, Mr. McMahon’s desire to embarrass his former competition gave Shane the opportunity of a lifetime. While his father showboated over his supposed conquest, Shane shocked the world when he appeared in person at the final Monday Nitro to announce that the name on the purchase papers did say McMahon — Shane McMahon. Shane’s devil-may-care attitude carried over from the boardroom into the ring. Most heirs to a billion-dollar company wouldn’t dare risk life and limb in-between the ropes. Shane-O-Mac went above and beyond the call of duty. He surprised the WWE Universe with his athletic ability and willingness to climb, literally, to new heights and take a leap of faith, crashing onto his opponents below. During his in-ring career, McMahon toppled the gigantic Big Show, stood toe-to-toe with Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle and even defeated his father in a brutal Street Fight at WrestleMania X-Seven. After leaving WWE to pursue other opportunities in 2010, Shane returned on the Feb. 22, 2016, edition of Raw. Surprising the world, he boldly challenged his father and sister for control of WWE's flagship program. He may have come up short in his Hell in a Cell Match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32, but his thrilling leap off the top of the structure embodied the tenacity and fearlessness of sports-entertainment’s first family. Perhaps it is his tenacious attitude and willingness to get his hands dirty that made Shane McMahon thrive as the Commissioner of SmackDown LIVE. Shane-O-Mac has led The Land of Opportunity to new heights, whether that has meant fighting the disrespectful Kevin Owens on top of Hell in a Cell, leading a slew of his Superstars in bringing Raw Under Siege, or capturing the 2018 WWE World Cup at WWE Crown Jewel. When his role as Commissioner ended, Shane found success alongside The Miz as a SmackDown Tag Team Champion. Yet, when the duo lost in their Tag Team Title rematch, Shane viciously attacked The Miz. Their rivalry came to a head at WrestleMania 35 where McMahon defeated Miz in a brutal Falls Count Anywhere Match. Test Update. Update 7/21/2021.