🌱 Bomb Threat at A&M + Solar Power at Boys and Girls Club

Happy Friday, friends! I'm back with the latest updates in the Rocket City! Thank you to everyone that has voted on my survey, but if you haven't already, take a quick second now so I can get those results out next week. Today's Daily includes:

• Bomb threat at Alabama A&M
• The first partially solar-powered Boys and Girls Club in the country
• A Change.org petition for a Grissom teacher

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Cloudy. High: 36 Low: 22.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Alabama A&M University was one of over a dozen historically black colleges and universities (HCBU) across the country to receive bomb threats over the past two days. The threat was a hoax and did not interrupt classes. The FBI is involved. (WIAT)
2. Fantasy Playhouse is kicking off their season with “Alice in Wonderland” for their 61st season. Shows will run from February 18-20 and masks are required. (themadisonrecord.com)
3. The James A. Lane Boys & Girls Club received a free solar power system that will be able to give them power to any part inside the building. This is the first Boys and Girls location to be partially powered by solar panels anywhere in the country. (WHNT)
4. Have you seen a Change.org petition to reinstate Coach Shelby Hunter at Grissom High School? I’ve been keeping an eye on it, and as of writing, the petition has over 6,600 signatures and many stories of the impact this teacher has made. He is currently on administrative leave (unconfirmed by HCS), but the school system would not confirm any details with WHNT. (Change.org, WHNT)
5. The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has opened submissions for Blast, their local online streaming platform. The submission deadline is March 4. (WAAY)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Indoor Track AHSAA State Championships (All Day)
• Jemison vs Hartselle @ Jemison (6:00 PM)
• Parent’s Night Out @ the Matrix - Let your kids enjoy an open gym and pizza for $20 while you take the time to get something done! (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congrats to Austin Middle School student Deep Patel on winning the Morgan County Spelling Bee! (Details)
• Check out the cast list for “Noises Off!” (Details)
• Next week’s $5 After 5 at the Museum of Art is going to be a rosé wine tasting in time for Valentine's Day! (Details)
• The State of the Schools for Madison County, Madison City, and Huntsville City Schools will be April 20. (Details)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for your weekend update!

— Amy Young