🌱 Athens Farmers Market + 25th Annual Jubilee Spelling Bee

Happy National Star Wars Day, Huntsville! May the "fourth" be with you! Let's get this day started. Here's what's going on around Huntsville today:

• The Athens Farmers Market is back
• Gibson's Bar-B-Q fire update
• 25th Annual Jubilee Spelling Bee

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 81 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Athens Farmers Market is back! Tuesdays are open now through September 27, and Saturdays start June 4th and go through August 27. (WHNT)
2. Girls Inc. of Huntsville is celebrating their 50th anniversary. The META Data Center in Huntsville has donated $15,000 to help with STEM in their summer programs. (WAFF)
3. One month after the Gibson’s Bar-B-Q fire, the restaurant is in limbo. They have plans to reopen once they have everything back in order, but it could take up to a year with the repairs that need to be done, dealing with insurance, and the current supply shortages. (AL.com)
4. The 25th Annual Jubilee Spelling Bee was held over the weekend, with three person teams fighting for the win. The Limestone Veterinary Clinic came out on top, beating the Bert Hayes team. (News Courier)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Lady Eagles Volleyball Tryouts - Columbia High School (All Day)
• Toybox Bistro’s Annual May the Fourth Day Celebration (11:00 AM)
• The Golden Hour - Huntsville Botanical Garden (5:00 PM)
• City Council Public Work Session - City of Madison (5:30 PM)
• Trash Pandas vs Chattanooga Lookouts - Star Wars Night (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Nashville Shores Waterpark is opening this weekend, and it is $20 off tickets for opening weekend. It is just a short drive away, so make sure to check it out! (Details)
• There’s a multi-family yard sale at the top of Monte Sano on May 14! Follow the signs.

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Amy Young

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