🌱 Fantasy Playhouse Names New Artistic Director + AirEvac Helicopter

Happy Friday, people of Huntsville! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. Today's Daily features updates on:

• New Fantasy Playhouse Artistic Director
• AirEvac LifeTeam helicopter at Athens-Limestone Hospital
• UAH Honors College Faculty Fellows announced

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Sunshine and some clouds. High: 83 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Stephen Tyler Davis has been announced as the new Artistic Director of Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy. Davis is a Fantasy alumnus with 16 years working professionally in theatre in NYC. (Fantasy Playhouse)
2. AirEvac LifeTeam will now have a helicopter at the Athens-Limestone Hospital. Services will cover a 70-mile radius. (WAAY)
3. “Things My Mother Taught Me” is back at the Von Braun Center Playhouse this weekend! Catch the show tonight and tomorrow starting at 7:30 p.m. (WHNT)
4. Three Madison County K9s received body armor donations. K9s Saban, Talon, and Pedro are now sporting protective vests from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. that were sponsored with donations. (WAFF)
5. Three UAH Honors College Faculty Fellows have been announced. The new fellows are Dr. Themis Chronis in physics and astronomy, Dr. Hamsa Mahafza in the College of Education, and Dr. Susan Friedman in English. (UAH News)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Weird Kid Art Show displayed @ Lowe Mill (All Day)
• Publix Hiring Event (9:00 AM)
• Family Campout in the Garden - Huntsville Botanical Garden (5:00 PM)
• Concerts on the Doc @ Lowe Mill - Nossa Somba (6:00 PM)
• “Things My Mother Taught Me” (7:30 PM)

That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Amy Young

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