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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jeannine G.!
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Huntsville facing police staffing shortage: 'We don't want rogue police officers out here' (al.com) — Huntsville leaders are grappling with a serious police staffing shortage, with 88 vacancies despite adding authorized positions to match the city's rapid growth. City officials and the police chief describe heavy overtime, strict hiring standards, pay-scale concerns, and a new $122,000 recruiting contract as they work to attract and retain qualified officers without lowering expectations.
• Arts Huntsville launches self-guided art tours (whnt.com) — New self-guided public art tours now give you fresh ways to explore downtown Huntsville, with interactive maps, printable guides, and kid-friendly routes. You can choose from a quick essentials walk, a comprehensive discovery trail, or a space-themed family adventure that even links to the Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt. First Friday guided tours will also continue each month.
• 90+ Colorado Springs leaders to visit Huntsville for U.S. Space Command meeting (waff.com) — More than 90 Colorado Springs leaders are in Huntsville today to meet Mayor Tommy Battle and other North Alabama officials as U.S. Space Command prepares to move its headquarters to Redstone Arsenal. They'll hold a 4:30 p.m. news conference at Davidson Technologies and spend three days here exchanging ideas. Local residents can watch coverage on WAFF's evening newscasts.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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