🌱 Bridge Street New Entertainment District + UAH Softball Falls Short

Get on up, Huntsville! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in town. Here's the latest news in the Rocket City on this quiet Monday morning, including:

• Bridge Street is now an entertainment district
• Thousands of pounds of canned goods donated in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive
• UAH softball falls short

First, today's weather:

Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm. High: 80 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Bridge Street Town Centre has been approved to be an entertainment district! The purple cups for alcohol will start early June to make sure shops have time to make the adjustment. (WAFF)
2. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday brought in thousands of pounds of canned goods. Letter carriers picked up canned goods left by patrons and the food was donated to the Food Bank of North Alabama. (WHNT)
3. The UAH softball team saw the conclusion of their run for regionals come to an end Saturday. They took on AUM and came up short 3-0. The Chargers ended the season 46-10. (WAAY)
4. The Lynyrd Skynyrd show at the Orion Amphitheater has been canceled. The event was set for May 20, but was canceled due to scheduling conflicts with the band. Ticket holders should expect a refund from their point of purchase. (WHNT)

Today in Huntsville:

• Big Ole’ Ballpark Fair (4:00 PM)
• Dog Nights at the Garden - Huntsville Botanical Garden (5:00 PM)
• Dog Yoga in the Garden (5:30 PM)
• District 4 Public Office Hours - City of Huntsville (6:00 PM)
• Decatur Park Concerts - Madison Community Band and Decatur Youth Symphony (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday marked the first day that Huntsville has seen 90° since August 29, 2021! (Details)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Amy Young

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