🌱 First Concert at the Orion + Huntsville High and Whitesburg Soccer

Hey, Huntsville! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town. Here's what you need to know in Huntsville today:

• Huntsville High and Whitesburg Christian in the AHSAA soccer playoffs
• J.P. Cain Stadium is getting new stadium lights
• First concert at the Orion

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Huntsville High’s girls’ and boys’ soccer teams beat out the James Clemens teams in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs. The Whitesburg Christian girls’ team also took home a win against J.B. Pennington in the first round to advance. (AL.com)
2. J.P. Cain Stadium in Hartselle is getting new stadium lights. The upgrade is in part thanks to a partnership between the Alabama Legislature and the Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys Resource Conservation and Development, which provided a $20,000 donation. (WHNT)
3. Rep. Mo Brooks has received a letter requesting more information from the committee investigating Former President Donald Trump’s involvement in the January 6 riots. Brooks’ Senate Campaign has stated that he will not speak to the committee unless subpoenaed, which he says he will fight. (WAAY)
4. The first concert at the Orion Amphitheater is this weekend! Jake Owen will be in concert for the 33rd Annual Huntsville Hospital Foundation Huntsville Classic. Tickets are still available for the event. (WHNT)
5. The United States Postal Service is hosting a job fair Wednesday. It will be at the Madison Post Office on Hughes Road from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (WAFF)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Retirement Lifestyle Expo & TARCOG FunFest (9:00 AM)
• School Board Meeting - Madison City (5:00 PM)
• Curriculum Night - Columbia High School (6:00 PM)
• Trash Pandas vs Chattanooga - Public Service Appreciation Night (6:35 PM)
• Spring Choir Concert - Huntsville High School (7:00 PM)

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Events:

• I Dream a World - presented by Huntsville Master Chorale (May 6)
• UNFRAMED Off to the Races - Kentucky Derby Themed Event ON RACE DAY! (May 7)
• I DREAM A WORLD presented by Huntsville Master Chorale (May 7)
• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Amy Young

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