🌱 City Magistrate Cranor Found Not Guilty + William Darby Update

Good morning, friends! I'm back with the latest edition of the Huntsville Daily. Make sure to keep sending in your favorite small businesses this week for our first-ever Small Business Spotlight! Here's what you need to know today:

• City magistrate Daniel Cranor was found not guilty
• City lawyers are set to appear before the U.S. District Court today regarding the Ben Darby case
• Theatre Huntsville is getting ready to kick their 25th season off

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 85 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. City magistrate Daniel Cranor was found not guilty of menacing yesterday in a bench trial. According to the City of Huntsville, he is still on administrative leave for an unrelated reason and will need to go through a disciplinary hearing through the city before he is able to potentially return to work. (WHNT News 19)
2. City lawyers are set to appear before the U.S. District Court today in the William “Ben” Darby case to explain why the city should be dismissed as a defendant. Darby’s criminal case is set to go before the Alabama Court of Criminal appeals to try to get his murder conviction overturned starting November 10. (WHNT News 19)
3. According to the Peach Cobbler Factory’s Facebook post, they're all moved in! There are last minute construction details to complete before they open, but it should be in September! (WAAY)
4. Theatre Huntsville is kicking off their historic 25th season September 16! The show “Dreamgirls” will be shown the weekend of the 16-18 and 22-25 at the VBC Playhouse as the first show of the season! (WHNT News 19)

Today in Huntsville:

• Huntsville Police Meet & Greet - Huntsville Police Department (5:00 PM)
• District 1 Schools Update - Huntsville City (5:30 PM)
• City Council Public Work Session - City of Madison (5:30 PM)
• Wednesday Night Salsa with Baila Huntsville (7:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Monte Sano Art Festival is this weekend! Don’t forget that parking will be $10 CASH ONLY and walk-ups will be $5 to get into the park, but the festival itself is free to attend. (WZDX)
• Check here to find out how to be notified about U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Artemis I launch party. They’re still planning to host a party when a new launch date is given. (WAAY)
• Movies in the Park is back this weekend, along with two more events with Downtown Huntsville, Inc.! (Downtown Huntsville, Inc. via Facebook)

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

— Amy Young

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