🌱 City Council Passes Abortion-Related Policy + Missing Person Found

Good morning, neighbors! It's Saturday in Huntsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes news about:

• City Council passes abortion-related policy change
• New downtown development plans
• North Alabama missing person found

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 84 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Huntsville City Council has passed an abortion-related policy change. The new policy states that city resources will be not prioritize abortion-based investigations and focus on other needs of the city. (WAAY)
2. The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Director of the Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education (CCRE) and a CCRE engineer were recognized at the 2022 National Cyber Summit. Dr. Tommy Morris, the CCRE Director, was given the 2022 Cybersecurity Education Award. Research Engineer Steven Forney received the 2022 Joe Popinski Cyber Excellence Award. (Patch Press Release Desk)
3. Another hotel and mixed-use facility now have set plans downtown! A new Moxy hotel will move in adjacent to the AC Hotel and the new mixed-use development will be at the site of the old Huntsville Aquatic Center. (AL.com)
4. The North Alabama missing and endangered person alert for the 75-year-old man that was issued Thursday has been canceled. The man has been found safe! (AL.com)

Today in Huntsville:

• CES Fall Festival — Madison City (All Day)
• Randolph Invitational Cross Country Meet @ Palmer Park (9:00 AM)
• Walk to Defeat ALS — Huntsville Madison County Chamber (9:00 AM)
• Selecting Trees for Your Home Landscape | In-person class series (10:00 AM)
• Grissom Invitational Swim Meet @ Huntsville Aquatic Center (10:30 AM)
• "Charlotte's Web" — Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy (1:00 PM)
• 4th Annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival (2:00 PM)
• "God of Carnage" — Theatre Huntsville (7:00 PM)
• My Name is NOT Mom — Von Braun Center (7:00 PM)
• The Judds: The Final Tour — Von Braun Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A drive-thru flu clinic will be at Central Baptist Church in Decatur on Oct. 18. (Details)
• Look at this update on the new skatepark and the Kids’ Space Playground at John Hunt Park! (Details)
• Did you know the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber has a magazine to keep up with community highlights? (Details)
• Union Chapel Missionary Baptist will have hot meals for those in need Saturday starting at 12 p.m. Their pantry will also be open from 12-2 p.m. (WHNT News 19)

That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Amy Young

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