🌱 Gibson's BBQ Fire + U.S. Paralympic Cycling Open Starts Today

Happy Friday, people of Huntsville! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening = today in the Rocket City.

• Gibson's BBQ went up in flames yesterday
• Retired Police Chief Mark McMurray shares video in support of William Darby
• New Hawaiian BBQ restaurant

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Partly sunny, a shower or two. High: 50 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. After celebrating their 66th anniversary this week, Gibson’s Barbecue went up in flames yesterday. The extent of the damage is unknown, but the owner maintains that they will return. (WHNT)
2. Sergeant Chris Dillard of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office passed away yesterday. Sgt. Dillard was escorted to the funeral home last night. Huntsville Patch would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to MCCO and Sgt. Dillard's family and friends. (Morgan County Sheriff's Office)
3. Retired Huntsville Police Department Chief Mark McMurray has posted a video to Instagram in support of William Darby, the former officer convicted of murder on the job. The video was posted by the Resiliency Project, which provides support to first responders. (WHNT)
4. The Valley’s First Responders are Lisa & Ronald Heard! They have volunteered with Bobo Volunteer Fire Department since 1980. (WZDX)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Luv Hawaiian BBQ Opening - This new restaurant is on Whitesburg Drive! (10:30 AM)
• Family Campout in the Garden - Huntsville Botanical Garden (5:00 PM)
• U.S. Paralympic Cycling Open (6:00 PM)
• Theatre Huntsville presents Tony Award-winning “Red” by John Logan (7:00 PM)
• Huntsville Ballet presents “The Firebird” - Today is opening night! They will be raising money for the Kyiv Ballet Company and have dedicated this performance to Ukraine. (7:30 PM)

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