🌱 Alligator Spotted Near Grissom High + St. Patrick's Day Parade

Get on up, Huntsville! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in Huntsville.

• St. Patrick's Day Parade information
• Update on SAT testing at James Clemens
• An alligator was spotted in Huntsville

First, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. Possible snow starting late tonight into tomorrow. High: 67 Low: 24.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. The Huntsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back tomorrow! Straight to Ale will have an all-day event to celebrate, and several other businesses downtown will be hosting Irish-themed events as well, so make sure to take the time to enjoy downtown Huntsville! (WHNT)
2. The doubleheader event at Toyota Field featuring a game between Alabama A&M and Eastern Illinois followed by a game between Buckhorn and James Clemens has been moved up in the day today. The first game was set to start at 6:00 p.m., but will now start at 1:00 p.m. to avoid the weather. The second game will now start around 4:00 p.m. (WAAY)
3. The SAT testing set to be at James Clemens tomorrow has been canceled due to the possibility of winter weather. The test will be rescheduled for a later date. (WAFF)
4. A large alligator was spotted in Huntsville near Grissom High School. The gator was around 7 feet long. Seeing alligators in North Alabama is uncommon, so make sure to read these tips from the city. (WAAY)
5. Drake State received scholarship funds to encourage students to pursue automotive manufacturing careers. The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association and the Alabama Community College System teamed up to offer 30 scholarships to offer at community colleges throughout the state. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Hazel Green Softball Tournament (All Day)
• Doubleheader at Toyota Field (1:00 PM)
• Lee vs New Hope - Baseball (6:30 PM)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Amy Young