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In today's newsletter:

  • How Huntsville’s new $400K grant package will aid homeless neighbors
  • What jurors saw and heard in Huntsville’s high-profile towing death trial
  • How Alabama A&M’s new AI degree could reshape Huntsville’s tech future

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

Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 47.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Huntsville approves $400K to help homeless, at-risk families (waaytv.com) — Huntsville has approved more than $400,000 in emergency grants to local nonprofits that support people experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing. Seven organizations in Huntsville and the surrounding counties will use the funds for shelter operations, rapid re-housing, prevention, outreach, and data tracking, with monthly reporting back to the city.    

2. Murder trial continues for Madison County man charged in tow company owner's death (whnt.com) — Jurors in Huntsville are hearing detailed testimony and video in the murder trial of Madison County resident Warren Siao, accused of killing tow company owner Jayson Click during a 2023 repossession attempt. Investigators, deputies, and a medical examiner described the shooting, autopsy findings, and bodycam footage. The trial is ongoing, with more witnesses expected as proceedings resume Wednesday morning.    

3. Birmingham nonprofit on Time 100 list; A&M says it will offer state's first AI degree; Construction of Gadsden Athletic Center underway; Innovation center opens in Dothan (businessalabama.com) — Alabama A&M University in Huntsville plans to launch what it calls the state’s first standalone bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence this fall, potentially drawing more tech-focused students to the city. The same statewide roundup notes a Birmingham nonprofit making Time’s 100 most influential companies list, plus major new facilities underway in Gadsden and Dothan.    

4. Huntsville man sentenced for illegal possession of a firearm (whnt.com) — A Huntsville man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Huntsville Police found the handgun under a child’s car seat during a 2023 stop near Butler Terrace, after discovering multiple warrants and a suspended license.    


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  • I’m looking for my sweet blue Quaker named Louie, he escaped his outdoor cage while I ran inside real quick.
    I’m heartbroken… please get him home to me, he’s very loved and missed dearly already (Nextdoor Holiday)
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    I wanted to make an all hands-on deck request disabled friend of mine has a plumbing issue on a sink and I was hoping that someone might be able to… (Nextdoor Rutledge Heights)
  • TJX posted a job opening for Front End Coordinator in Huntsville. Apply here.
  • The Cheesecake Factory posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Huntsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntsville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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