🌱 2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Saturday + Judgeship Lawsuit Blocked

Hi friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Huntsville Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

• A 2.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Hazel Green Saturday
• Lawsuit to block judgeship moving to Madison County was blocked
• Buc-ee's in Athens is hiring

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Partly sunny. High: 92 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. A 2.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Hazel Green Saturday at around 5:16 a.m. There are a few individual reports of light shaking, but it likely wasn't felt very far away from the epicenter. (Volcano Discovery)
2. The lawsuit aiming to stop the transfer of the circuit judgeship from Jefferson County to Madison County was dismissed Friday. The lawsuit was supported on behalf of a Jefferson County candidate for the position before it was transferred. The judge found that the move was made legally by the Judicial Resources Reallocation Committee. (WHNT)
3. Science Application International Corp. (SAIC) has partnered with Alabama A&M University to have two students in the school’s College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Science become beneficiaries of a $100,000 scholarship fund. One student has been chosen already, but the university is in the process of selecting the other student. (Yellowhammer News)
4. Buc-ee’s in Athens has started the hiring process for the store coming later this year! All positions come with benefits and hourly wages vary from $16-18. (WHNT)

Today in Huntsville:

• Rocket City Mom’s list of storytimes happening in the area today (All Day)
• Diversicare Job Fair at the Huntsville Career Center (10:00 AM)
• District 4 Public Office Hours - City of Huntsville (6:00 PM)
• District 3 Town Hall – Council Member Jennie Robinson (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Municipal elections are set for next Tuesday, August 23. Make sure you get out and vote! (Details)

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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (August 19)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Amy Young

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