HUNTSVILLE DAILY: What's Happening Today (Wed, Oct 27)

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Huntsville today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 71 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Publix and Food Bank of North Alabama join for Feeding More Together (WZDX)
2. Westbound Governors Drive at Covemont Drive in Huntsville re-opens after wreck (WAAY)
3. Water main break on South Parkway to cause major delays (WHNT News 19)
4. LIVE: Huntsville COVID-19 weekly briefing (WHNT News 19)
5. Limestone Ledger for 10/27/2021 | Local News (News Courier)
6. Digital version of The Madison Record – October 27, 2021 - The Madison Record (themadisonrecord.com)
7. Arrest reports for 10/27/2021 | Arrest Reports (News Courier)
8. Sara “Sally” Meacham Spurgeon | (quadcitiesdaily.com)
9. Lucy launches to the sky with diamonds | Technology Today (Theredstonerocket)
10. Recruiting brigade chaplain receives national honor | Military Scene (Theredstonerocket)
11. Letter to the Editor: State legislators need to nullify vaccine mandates for Alabamians - The Madison Record (themadisonrecord.com)
12. Huntsville woman forced to wait weeks to file an arrest warrant for her alleged attacker (WAAY)
13. New bus transfer site in Huntsville will bring larger buses, more routes (WAFF)
14. Partnership for a Drug-Free Community holds fire truck pull fundraiser (WHNT News 19)
15. Family of Christina Nance want full, unedited copy of surveillance video (WHNT News 19)
16. 3 Madison honorees in Law Enforcement, Educator Appreciation Awards - The Madison Record (themadisonrecord.com)
17. Alabama A&M student-athletes give back to James A. Lane Boys and Girls Club (WAAY)
18. Huntsville teen wins on world stage with political bias tracking tool (WAAY)
19. Federal Impact Aid forms coming home with students Tuesday (WHNT News 19)
20. Limestone County Career Tech program receives shell body from Mazda Toyota (WAAY)
21. Christmas Charities Year Round accepting applications for 2021 holiday season (WAAY)
22. Valhermoso Springs murder suspect denied youthful offender status (WAFF)
23. System switchover to limit Friday services at Madison County Probate Court (WHNT News 19)
24. Huntsville Cheesecake Factory open now (WZDX)
25. Three Revolutionary War patriots honored with grave marking in historic Madison County cemetery - The Madison Record (themadisonrecord.com)
26. Limestone Ledger for 10/26 | Local News (News Courier)
27. 5 high school games to watch in the Huntsville region in Week 11 (AL.com)
28. Huntsville Utilities repairs water main break in east Huntsville (WHNT News 19)
29. One Person Dead After Sunday Accident Near Huntsville | (quadcitiesdaily.com)
30. Diapers among most requested items for families in need (whnt.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

Yesterday's tomorrow is today.

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• This Is Alabama: "Alabama snow Thanks, @travelin.matt, for sharing this lovely view from rural Blount County! #thisisalabama" (Instagram)
• This Is Alabama: "At 70 high, the beautiful historic Horton Mill Covered Bridge in Blount County is the tallest covered bridge over any waterway in the U.S. #thisisalabama" (Instagram)
• This Is Alabama: "Ready to conquer this day Thanks, @bradboland, for sharing this sunny view from Bayou La Batre! #thisisalabama" (Instagram)
• This Is Alabama: "There are so many interesting things to see on the back roads of Alabama. This old homestead was seen in rural Randolph County. Thanks, @db_does_pictures, for sharing this unique view! #thisisalabama" (Instagram)
• This Is Alabama: "Sun rays shining through a lovely group of trees in Dadeville Thanks, @aprilwholdridge, for sharing this gorgeous view from Tallapoosa County! #thisisalabama" (Instagram)
• This Is Alabama: "The view from Gulf State Park Pier is incredible, y’all. This amazing photo was taken by Aubrey Bianco with @gulfstatepark. #thisisalabama" (Instagram)
• Sweet Home Alabama: "Want to know where to find all the fall colors across Alabama? Check out the Fall Color Trail at the link in our bio! ⁣ ⁣ : @kevinfreese_photography⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣..." (Instagram)
• Huntsville Ballet: "We leave you with some backstage images of our littlest cuckoos from our ballet school aspiring to be swans. Thank you, Huntsville, for a wonderful weekend. See you at #TheNutcracker! #seeyouattheballethsv . . . . . . #allthefeels #thank..." (Instagram)
• Downtown Huntsville, Inc.: "#HuntsvilleHistory The Russel Erskine Hotel is an apartment building and former hotel. It was named after Albert Russel Erskine and built in 1928. During its time as a hotel, many governors and well-known people would stay here. The buil..." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama: "A line of heavier showers and scattered thunderstorms will affect primarily NW Alabama and portions of southern middle TN through 8 AM. Up to one half of an inch of rainfall is possible. #HUNwx" (Facebook)
• Downtown Huntsville, Inc.: "We love a good mid-week hike at Monte Sano! Can you believe this view is only a few minutes from #DowntownHsv? ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #DHI #DowntownHsv #DowntownHuntsville #ExploreDowntown #VisitHsv #iHeartHsv" (Instagram)
• Huntsville Botanical Garden: "That fall feeling The leaves are changing, the air is cooling, and the plants in the Garden are preparing for winter. Soon, these deciduous trees will lose their leaves, and the architecture of their branches will be on full display ag..." (Instagram)
• Huntsville Ballet: "Happy birthday to our lovely company dancer, Abby (@bunhead1027) We love you and wish you the best year yet! . . . . . . . . #bestwishes #happybirthday #ballet #ballerina #huntsvilleballetcompany #huntsvilleballet #seeyouattheballethsv #..." (Instagram)
• City of Huntsville: "Good news for Huntsville Transit! City Council recently approved a contract with @fuqua.and.partners_architects for the design of a new transit transfer station in the heart of downtown. “As more people move to Huntsville, adding mo..." (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama: "2:42pm Wind Advisory Entire TN Valley 10pm Tonight-1pm Thurs Winds 15-25 mph & gusts up to 40 mph especially in the higher terrain Secure holiday decorations Numerous to widespread showers tonight through Thurs w/ a break in ..." (Facebook)
• Huntsville Fire and Rescue: "Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Station 9, 2nd shift enjoyed a great afternoon yesterday at the Mayfair Church of Christ “FALL Y’ALL” event. The crew gave tours of their truck and spoke to the public about the importance of fire safety. #igni..." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama: "[6:15 AM]: Good morning! After a relatively tranquil day today, we'll transition into a more active pattern late this week. Cloudy and rainy conditions are expected Thursday through Saturday. The silver lining is that Sunday (Halloween) ..." (Facebook)
• Huntsville, Alabama - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Please spread the word! Olif was LOST on October 25, 2021 in Madison County, AL 35758 near Near the station hse Message from Owner: Please send us a text when notified Description: Olif was last seen near the corner of Madison and Taylor..." (Facebook)
• Alabama Dance Theatre: "One of the many dances being performed in “Miss Kitty’s Favorite Dances of Christmas” is Snow from Act 1 Nutcracker.” Visit our website at www.alabamadancetheatre.com for more ticket information. #tututuesday #ballet #dance #snow ..." (Instagram)
• Theatre Huntsville: "Night one of auditions for ‘The Mousetrap’ is well underway! We have another audition opportunity for this Agatha Christie show on Tuesday evening at 6pm here at the Studio Theatre at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. We’d love to have you..." (Facebook)
• Huntsville, Alabama - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on October 27, 2021 in Huntsville, AL 35802 near Hickory Hill Lane / Suhill Message from Finder: Very energetic dog. Safe in our possession. Animal Services will pick up toda..." (Facebook)
• Decatur Police Department Alabama: "The Decatur Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating LaDejanae Robinson, a 16-year-old runaway. LaDejanae is described as a Black female, approximately 5’ 4” tall, 125 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone ..." (Facebook)
• Huntsville Botanical Garden: "That fall feeling The leaves are changing, the air is cooling, and the plants in the Garden are preparing for winter. Soon, these deciduous trees will lose their leaves, and the architecture of their branches will be on full display ag..." (Facebook)
• Decatur City Schools - Alabama: " What fun! Students and parents taking part in Spooky Science Night at Eastwood Elementary School! There’s a Scholastic Book Fair too. The science fair includes games and live demonstrations. Students (and staff) look spooktacular in t..." (Facebook)
• Decatur Police Department Alabama: "Help us congratulate our own Decatur Police Chaplain Calvin McBride on his wins over the weekend during the Single Action Shooting Society Southeast Regional Championship. Calvin was named Senior Duelist Southeast Regional Champion and C..." (Facebook)
• Huntsville Ballet Company: "Thank you to everyone who came to our performances! We hope you all enjoyed the show as much as we enjoyed preparing and performing for you! Thank you to our volunteers, our dance family, our staff, and our sponsors and donors. Each of y..." (Facebook)
• Huntsville Fire and Rescue: "Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Station 5, 2nd shift enjoyed a great visit this morning to Calvary Hill Elementary School in North Huntsville. The students toured the fire truck and were given a demonstration on what a firefighter would look ..." (Facebook)
• City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government: "Good news for Huntsville Transit! City Council recently approved a contract with Fuqua & Partners Architects for the design of a new transit transfer station in the heart of downtown." (Facebook)
• Downtown Huntsville, Inc.: "#HuntsvilleHistory The Russel Erskine Hotel is an apartment building and former hotel. It was named after Albert Russel Erskine and built in 1928. During its time as a hotel, many governors and well-known people would stay here. The buil..." (Facebook)
• City of Decatur, Alabama - Government: "TRAFFIC FYI: ALDOT will be striping the bridge area of HWY 67 by Wheeler Wildlife Refuge tomorrow — beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m." (Facebook)

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