🌱 Alabama Jubilee + Bob Jones and James Clemens Named Banner Schools

Happy Wednesday, people of Huntsville! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Huntsville today, including:

• Limestone County virtual school fraud update
• Alabama Jubilee
• Bob Jones and James Clemens named Banner Schools

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Partly sunny and very warm. High: 90 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. The five former Limestone County educators involved in the virtual school fraud will have to pay over $5 million each in restitution. Former superintendent, Thomas Sisk, was decided by both parties involved to not have lost the state any money and will not have to pay restitution. (WAFF)
2. Erin Coggins at The Madison Record has broken down the Madison School Board and superintendent primary election candidates ahead of May 24. The three superintendent candidates are Ken Kubik, Chris Shaw, and Captain Cameron Whitlow. District 5 candidates are Bill Byrd and Jaylen Cotton. (themadisonrecord.com)
3. Alabama Jubilee is back at Point Mallard Park next weekend! There is going to be something for everyone this year, but check out the schedule and rules before you show up to make sure you don’t miss out. (Alabama Jubilee)
4. Bob Jones and James Clemens were both named Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) Banner Schools. James Clemens was also named a CLAS School of Distinction. (themadisonrecord.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Public voting machine testing @ W. T. Grant Building (9:00 AM)
• Rescue Dogs "MELT" Our Hearts - Greater Huntsville Humane Society (5:00 PM)
• The Golden Hour - Huntsville Botanical Garden (5:00 PM)
• Cocktails at The View (5:00 PM)
• Huntsville Subdivision Subcommittee Meeting (7:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• EarlyWorks is hosting a Harry Potter event this weekend! (Details)
• Friday is the first food truck day at Big Spring for Food Trucks vs. Food Trailers. (Details)

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Events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 27)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— Amy Young

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