🌱 College Students Receive Free Transit + Good Friday City Closures

Happy first anniversary, Rocket City! One year ago today, the Huntsville Daily went live. Since then, we've gained thousands of followers and built a wonderful community. I'm so thankful for each of you and can't wait to see where we take it next! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in Huntsville.

• Another update on publishing the voter list
• College students in Huntsville get free public transit in Huntsville next week
• Municipal offices will be closed for Good Friday

First, today's weather:

Sunny and cooler but pleasant. High: 70 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Despite Madison County Commissioner Violet Edwards advocating, the commission voted against funding the other half of the cost to allow “Speakin’ Out News” to publish the voter list. However, Commissioner Edwards has decided to fund the other $7500 out of her district’s budget, with the other half coming from United Women of Color. (WHNT, Patch)
2. Huntsville Transit is offering free rides to the staff and students of colleges in the Huntsville area. This is in honor of Earth Day on April 22, so between April 18-22, you can reduce your footprint! (WHNT)
3. The Concerts on the Dock series is back after a two-year hiatus! Experience incredible music, art and food with the whole family, including your leased pets! (Theredstonerocket)
4. The City Of Huntsville municipal offices and Municipal Court will be closed for Good Friday. They will reopen Monday at 8 a.m. (Patch)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Trash Pandas “Have a Blast” Pint Glass Night! The game is against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (5:00 PM)
• 2022 Business & Brews (April) - Huntsville Madison County Chamber (5:00 PM)
• Hiley Mazda’s unveiling of Huntsville-made Mazda CX-50 (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out this Panoply sneak peak from Arts Huntsville! (Details)
• The new dog working for Huntsville Hospital’s Canines for Coping program is Shaggy the Labradoodle! Look how cute this new hard working professional is! (Details)
• Decatur City Schools has an immediate opening for a principal at Ben Davis Elementary! (Details)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. Thanks for sticking around this week! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Amy Young