🌱 Chemical Spill Evacuation at UAH + Twickenham Fest Ending

Hi, everybody! It's me, Amy, your host of the Huntsville Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town today. Let's dive right in.

• A chemical spill at UAH causes two buildings to evacuate
• Twickenham Fest is over after 13 years
• NASA's Super Guppy visited the Rocket City

Now, today's weather:

A couple of thunderstorms. High: 85 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. A chemical spill at the University of Alabama in Huntsville caused the Material Science Building and the Optics Building to evacuate temporarily yesterday. Both buildings were reopened safely within a couple of hours and there were no injuries caused by the spill. (WHNT News 19)
2. LaJeromeny Brown, the man accused of killing Huntsville Police Department officer Billy Clardy III is Set to be in court today for a case status update. I’ll let you tomorrow if anything happens! (WHNT News 19)
3. The founders of Twickenham Fest have announced on Facebook that the festival is ending after 13 years. They thanked everyone from community partners, to local officials, to the performers and patrons. No reason has been given as of now for why the festival is ending. (AL.com)
4. NASA’s Super Guppy cargo plane was back in Huntsville yesterday to bring the Orion Stage Adapter back to the Rocket City to be placed in storage. The silly-looking plane brought back this piece of the Space Launch System because its oversized cargo hold is designed for larger pieces like the stage adapter. (WHNT News 19)
5. Huntsville Utilities announced a water main break on Hobbs Road yesterday. The repairs were expected to take 2-3 hours, but there was no official follow up from them on social media to confirm the repairs were completed. (WHNT News 19)

Today in Huntsville:

• Lee High School Theatre's One Act Competition Play Tryouts (12:00 AM)
• $5 After 5 - Huntsville Museum of Art (5:00 PM)
• 2022 Business & Brews (Aug) - Huntsville Madison County Chamber (5:00 PM)
• Oil Painting Art Demonstration with Sara Beth Fair (5:30 PM)
• Master Artist Workshop with Guadalupe Lanning Robinson (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There were 386 winners for the Huntsville Beautification Awards Winners this year! Make sure to check out the list of special awards here.
• Decatur Fire & Rescue Engine Company 5’s new Fire House 5 is officially in service now! (Details)
• Friday Night Art Walk is tomorrow starting at 5 p.m. (Details)
• Congrats to the new Crestwood Medical Center CEO, Matthew Banks! (Details)
• The Huntsville Ballet Guild is hosting their Season Kickoff Celebration at The Ledges on Sunday, August 28! Make sure to get tickets now. (Details)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Amy Young

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