? UAH President's Announcement + Huntsville Hospital Visitors

Hey, neighbors! It's Amy Young, your host of the Huntsville Daily. In today's edition, let's take a look at:

• The announcement from UAH's president
• Huntsville Hospital's visitor policy change
• The newest exhibit at the Museum of Art

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 73 Low: 45.

Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Several organizations, including Huntsville City Schools and Refuge Church, have teamed up to give out food this Saturday. They will have 40,000 pounds of groceries at Milton Frank Stadium to hand out until they?re gone! (WZDX)
2. UAH?s president Darren Dawson has announced he will retire at the end of this year. Dawson took the position in June of 2019, and said he is leaving to deal with personal issues. There will be a press conference today to discuss the transition. (AL.com)
3. Huntsville Hospital has opened up their visitor policy for non-COVID patients! Now, two visitors will be allowed with each general or ICU patient. Every other part of the policy will remain in place for the time being. (WHNT)
4. ?Sweetness and Light: Children in Illustration? is a new exhibit that is pening November 14 at the Huntsville Museum Of Art. This show is exclusive to our museum and will have about 35 pieces. (quadcitiesdaily.com)
5. Mayor Battle delivered the State of the City address yesterday. He spoke of what Huntsville faced during the past year with the pandemic and how despite that, the city has seen incredible growth and development. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

• 2021 CRP Food Truck Fest (November) - Huntsville Madison County Chamber (11:00 AM)
• Soccer Tryouts - Lee High School (4:00 PM)
• Jemison vs James Clemens - Basketball (4:30 PM)
• Columbia vs Austin - Basketball (4:30 PM)
• PTSA Open House - New Century Technology High School (6:00 PM)
• Lee vs Hazel Green - Basketball (6:00 PM)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• Kris Kringle Market 2021 will be November 20! Don?t miss out on getting unique and fun holiday crafts. (Details)
• The Botanical Garden needs your help! Galaxy of Lights is up for the 2021 USA Today 10 Best Readers? Choice Awards. They received second place last year, so make sure to vote every day to get them to number one! (Details)
• Musician and band applications are open for Panoply 2022! Check out the guidelines and find the application here.
• Join the Decatur Police Department for coffee and conversation at Bojangles Wednesday! (Details)

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? Amy Young

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