Blakely Trial Outcome + Von Braun Center Update

Hello, people of Huntsville! Amy Young here with the latest Huntsville Daily. In today's edition, find out about the outcome of Mike Blakely's trial, face masks in local schools, and an update from the Von Braun Center.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Limestone Sheriff Mike Blakely was found guilty on two charges and not guilty on eight other charges. He was found guilty on the charges of theft of property in the first degree and use of his position for personal gain. (WAFF)
2. Madison City Schools will begin requiring masks when students start back on August 4. Masks will be required in all indoor facilities, but will not be required outside for extended day. (WHNT)
3. Calhoun Community College’s Career Services Department has partnered with Amazon. They will be hosting a series of FREE career information sessions. (themadisonrecord.com)
4. The Von Braun took down their outdoor stage ahead of plans. This is because with no mask mandate and the venue being back to full capacity, they can save money and use the equipment that was already set up indoors. (AL.com)
5. Madison County Schools announced in a meeting last night that they will keep masks optional for the beginning of the school year. They will be required on buses. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville

• Back to School Meet & Greet - Providence Elementary (12:00 AM)
• Blended Pre-K Orientation - Hampton Cove Elementary (12:00 AM)
• Open House - All Grades - Weatherly Heights Elementary School (12:00 AM)
• Grades 1 & 4 Meet the Teacher Visits (8:30 AM)
• 1st Grade Orientation - Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary (9:00 AM)
• First Class Pre-K Orientation - Hampton Cove Elementary (9:00 AM)
• 2nd Grade Orientation - Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime - Huntsville Madison County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Grade 5 & Siblings Across Grade Levels Meet the Teacher Visits (10:15 AM)
• Lunch and Love Romance Book Club - Huntsville Madison County Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Fifth Grade Parent Meet & Greet and Supply Drop Off (1:00 PM)
• Grades 2 & 3 Meet the Teacher Visits (1:30 PM)
• Fourth Grade Parent Orientation - Hampton Cove Elementary (2:00 PM)
• After School Adventures at Triana Library (3:30 PM)
• Grades 3-5 New Student/Parent Orientation (4:00 PM)
• Ribbon Cutting: CALIBRE Systems, Inc. (4:00 PM)
• BOE - Citizen Comments - Huntsville City (5:30 PM)
• BOE - Work Session - Huntsville City (6:00 PM)
• Fantasy Flight Book Club - Huntsville Madison County Public Library (7:00 PM)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Amy Young

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