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🌱 Big Oh To Permanently Close + Angel Tree Distribution Begins

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Its officially winter and I'm back in the Rocket City with your latest edition of the Huntsville Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Including updates on:

  • Big Oh to permanently close
  • James Clemens impressed at international film festival
  • Angel Tree gift distribution begins

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 50 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

  1. Big Oh's Korean fusion restaurant is closing after serving the Huntsville community for the past seven years due to staffing issues. Make sure to catch them before they close for good Dec. 30. (WHNT News 19)
  2. James Clemens High School had two winners at the All-American High School Film Festival! They also had seven finalists in various categories. This festival is an international competition with over 3,000 entries worldwide. (themadisonrecord.com)
  3. The Salvation Army of Huntsville has started passing out the gifts for more than 1,100 kids that were collected this year. These gifts were donated through the Angel Tree program. (WHNT News 19)

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Today in Huntsville:

  • Day of Play at Cook Museum (10:00 AM)
  • Return of the Sun (3:30 PM)
  • "The Grinch" Trivia Night at The Camp with Dan the Host (6:00 PM)
  • Star of Bethlehem at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Check out Stick Rice at the Greater Huntsville Humane Society! This sweet kitty has been there for six months and needs a great home. (Details)
  • Don't forget that warming centers should be opening this week as the weather plummets. (Details)
  • The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra is planning a New Year's Eve Doo Wop Project! Check it out and hear everything from The Belmonts to Maroon 5. (Details)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Amy Young

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