Gillespie/Balch Road Work + Madison County EMA

Hey, Huntsville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Huntsville. Today's Daily includes:

• Plans from the Madison County EMA
• How to contact the Limestone County Sheriff's Office
• An update about the road work planned for Balch and Gillespie Road

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First, today's weather: Heavy rain and humid throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 67. SCHOOL CLOSINGS

Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. As of writing (11 p.m.), the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office’s phones are down. They ask that you call (256)321-2367, but they can only answer one call at a time so be patient. (WAFF)
2. The Madison County EMA has been preparing for the weather from Hurricane Ida. Should there be severe weather, storm shelters will encourage COVID precautions but will not turn anyone away for not wearing a mask. (WAAY)
3. According to Stephen Gallien at WAAY, Mike Blakely has requested a new trial. His team has cited issues with a fair trial, such as closing the courtroom to the media for a day and a half, which potentially impedes his right to a public trial. (WAAY)
4. Hurricane Ida has set back the closure of Balch and Gillespie until September 7. It is planned to be closed through September 30. (themadisonrecord.com)
5. Demand for houses in the Rocket City area has far surpassed the demand. Between the population explosion and all the companies moving to Huntsville, houses are selling for almost 15% more than last year and are only staying on the market an average of 12 days. If you need to sell, now is your market! (WAFF)

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Today in Huntsville

• Open House/PTA Meeting - Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary (Various Times)
• Senior Parent Meeting - Columbia High School (Various Times)
• Tennis Tryouts - Aug. 31- Sep. 02 - Bob Jones High School (8:00 AM)
• BMSS Overview of “The Green Book” – Pres. Biden’s Taxation Blueprint (8:30 AM)
• 2021 Best Places to Work® Awards - POSTPONED (11:00 AM)
• Homeschool @ the Library - Monrovia Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Homeschool PE - Southeast Branch YMCA (1:30 PM)
• Advanced Excel Online Workshop 2 - Downtown Huntsville Library (1:30 PM)
• Academic Team Tryouts - Challenger Middle School (3:00 PM)
• Brick Bonanza - Madison Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Huntsville Volleyball vs Sparkman HS (4:00 PM)
• Grissom HS vs. James Clemens - Volleyball (4:00 PM)
• Industrial Development Board Special Meeting (4:30 PM)
• Challenger Middle vs. Morris (4:30 PM)
• Columbia HS Vs Madison County- Away - Columbia High School (4:30 PM)
• Open House / PTA Drive - Sonnie Hereford Elementary School (4:30 PM)
• Buckhorn, Westminster, & Arab -JV Volleyball (4:30 PM)
• Lakewood Elementary School's 2021 Open House (Virtual) (5:30 PM)
• Hampton Cove Middle vs. Madison County (6:30 PM)
• Story Time with Principal Dixon - Highlands Elementary School (7:00 PM)

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