Redstone Federal Credit Union + UAH and Bob Jones Student

Happy Saturday, Huntsville! Let's get this day started off right. In today's Daily, we'll look at the Redstone Federal Credit Union's latest endeavor, a UAH and Bob Jones dual enrollment student's achievement, and another decision made at this week's city council meeting.

First, today's weather:

Saturday has a low chance for storms with a high of 86 and a low of 70. Sunday will likely have scattered storms and strong wind with a high of 85 and a low of 70.

Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Redstone Federal Credit Union has donated $2 million to help the Federal Credit Union. This money will help offset some of the costs of four new locations. (WAFF)
2. Kailyn Grant, a dual enrollment student at UAH and junior at Bob Jones, won third place in the material science category at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2021. Grant’s research looked at how to avoid chemotherapy side effects by a different delivery method. (Patch)
3. Dr. Ali Hassoun, an infectious disease specialist in Huntsville, has spoken about Pfizer’s push to have their COVID-19 booster shot approved for use. He said that while individuals will need a booster to keep their immunity to the virus as high as possible, they will need multiple studies before he feels that it should be approved. However, he said that with Alabama having such a low vaccination rate, we are at a higher risk of mutations forming and spreading. (WHNT)
4. Although Kids to Love started out to be a nonprofit that has supported foster families, it has now been turned into an agency that will be part of licensing foster families and placing children. This makes the Madison County organization one of only seven of its kind in Alabama. (WAAY)
5. At Thursday’s city council meeting, Huntsville council members voted to approve a second bridge to connect Brahan Spring Park and John Hunt Park. This will allow patrons to easily go from one park to the other easily and will give people a longer stretch to ride bikes or walk. (WHNT)

Today in Huntsville

• Butterfly Release - Huntsville Botanical Garden (9:00 AM)
• Gayle Henley Memorial Pet Wellness Clinic (9:00 AM)
• Tillman Hill Yard Sale on the Green (10:00 AM)
• Members-Only Concert at Three Caves featuring The Orbits (2:30 PM)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• Joy McKee, the Director of Landscape Management for the City of Huntsville, has retired after almost 22 years! Congrats from the Patch team, Joy, and thank you for your years of dedication to the city! (Details)
• Free groceries, backpacks and school supplies will be given out at Calhoun Community College’s Huntsville Campus July 24 by a group of different organizations. (Details)
• Congrats to Jacob Webber and Stephanie Goodloe for being awarded Mayor’s Scholarships, and Chamber of Commerce Scholarship winners Thomas Garza and Jaycen Ervin. (Details)
• Congrats to Robert Tarnow, who recently joined EXIT Realty North!

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you Monday morning!

— Amy Young

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