Facebook Data Center + Lee High School

Good morning, Huntsville! In today's Daily, you'll find out what Facebook's latest announcement for Huntsville means, what's going on with Lee High School, and something hospitals in the area are struggling with.

First, today's weather:

The scattered thunderstorms continue today and into tonight, with a high of 84 and a low of 70.

Did you see this?

• The Alabama Department of Labor has updated their portal for unemployment claims, so that you are able to do more without having to speak directly to an agent. (WAFF)

Here are the top five stories in Huntsville today:

1. Facebook announced that their investment into Huntsville wil be over $1 billion at the data center campus. The expansion will give space for over 200 employees to work on the campus. In their announcement Tuesday, the company said it has already contributed over 5 million hours of work to Huntsville’s economy. (GOVTech)
2. The Huntsville City Schools Board are looking into the possibility of Lee High School, which was named after General Robert E. Lee, a Confederate general. The board will have to go through a waiver process, and if they are denied but choose to change the school’s name anyway, they will be charged a $25,000 fine. (WAFF)
3. North Alabama hospitals are still struggling to keep enough nurses. Huntsville Hospital in particular is trying to fill 270 nurse positions to try and keep their staff at a normal level. (WAAY)
4. Rep. Mo Brooks has released the footage from when Rep. Eric Swalwell’s private investigator allegedly trespassed and entered their home without consent. Brooks filed a criminal trespassing report with the police department after the incident. (WVTM)
5. In Florence, K9 teams from around the southeast are participating in certification trials. This will determine whether or not the K9 team can continue to work, as they must be recertified every year. (WAAY)

Today in Huntsville

• Limestone Child Advocacy Center Fundraiser @ Zaxby’s (5 p.m.)
• Tabletop Gaming for Teens @ Downtown Huntsville Library (4 p.m.)
• Leadership Forum with Stephen Hooks @ the Cooper House (11:30 a.m.)
• Huntsville Zoning Committee Meeting (7:30 a.m.)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• On June 11, if you are a member at the Botanical Garden, you’ll be able to get in early and see “Uncaged: Birds, Nature, and You.” (Details)
• Several high schools in the area are getting new coaches! Check out some of them here.
• Redstone Village Senior Living is celebrating “Walk to Wellness” month with a virtual walk of the North Country Scenic Trail. They hope to have 200 participants. (Details)
• WZDX has put together some bike safety tips after the incident on University Drive Monday. (Details)

You're in the loop for today! I'll see you in the morning!

-Amy