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And on the Huntsville Patch calendar - The Jazz Caravan Presents Mother Day Jazz Affair

Monday May 4th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Huntsville’s Mazda-Toyota plant put Mazda’s red on a Toyota
  • Why Huntsville moms and midwives are marching for safer births
  • When can you fly nonstop from Huntsville straight to Gulf Shores?

Also on today's calendar: The Jazz Caravan Presents Mother Day Jazz Affair and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Paulette L.!

Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• You Can Buy A New Toyota Corolla Cross In Mazda's Soul Red Crystal Due To This Assembly Plant (carbuzz.com) — Huntsville’s Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant is turning out Corolla Cross SUVs alongside Mazda CX-50s, and that joint venture is why Toyota buyers can now get Mazda’s signature Soul Red Crystal paint. The $1.6 billion facility can build over 300,000 vehicles a year, supports thousands of local jobs, and shows how behind-the-scenes partnerships in Huntsville shape what ends up in neighborhood driveways.    

• Huntsville nonprofit hosts walk to raise awareness for maternal health support (waff.com) — Huntsville families and advocates gathered at Big Spring Park for a ‘Moms and Midwives on the Move’ walk, spotlighting safer, more accessible birthing options. The local Mom Foundation is pushing to connect marginalized mothers with doulas and midwives, and hopes state lawmakers recognize this support as a safe way to improve birth outcomes.    

• New Flights And Terminal Expansion Planned At Gulf Shores Airport (obawebsite.com) — Starting May 21, Huntsville travelers will be able to fly nonstop to Gulf Shores as Allegiant launches new service into the beach city’s growing airport. The facility is adding more routes, parking, live music, food options, and planning a $15 million terminal expansion to handle what’s expected to be its busiest summer yet.    


📸 Around Huntsville

📸 On a walk through Big Spring Park. —Paulette L.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you see my white chihuahua/terrier mix please contact me.
    His name is Spud & my number is on his collar. He’s also deaf. He escaped from the house during Porchfest! (Nextdoor Five Points)
  • I am looking for a good home for my sweet boy, his name is Morty, he is fixed, his shots are due next month.
    He is a shy boy and is very loving when the kids are in bed, always hiding when they are up. He will need a kid free household I think. Or atleast a… (Nextdoor Sunnyview)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Huntsville. Apply here.
  • American Family Care, Inc. posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Huntsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Next Question: Mark and Noah Causey, father and son deputy duo (whnt.com)
  • Toney Volunteer Fire & Rescue announces passing of life member, former President Darrell Bell (waff.com)
  • Game Notes: 3 de Mayo vs. Knoxville: 2:35 PM: Toyota Field (oursportscentral.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He is a fungi (Thank you Liz N. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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