🌱 Grissom High Fishing Wins State + Bob Jones Teacher Honored In D.C.

Hey, everybody! It's Tuesday in Huntsville and I'm back in your inbox after an unexpected day off to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Let's do this. Today's Daily features:

• Bob Jones teacher honored in Washington D.C.
• Lockheed Martin breaks ground on a new facility
• Grissom High fishing team wins state competition

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Jessye Gaines, a teacher at Bob Jones, was finally able to celebrate being honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Washington D.C. Gaines actually received the award in 2020, but due to the pandemic the ceremony was held virtually that year. (themadisonrecord.com)
2. The City of Huntsville has left the fate of the historic Five Points oak tree up in the air after the neighborhood asked for a second opinion. They currently have three new outside arborist opinions that the city can review to determine if the tree can be saved. (WAAY)
3. Lockheed Martin broke ground on a new $16.5 million facility Monday. The addition will be a 25,000 square foot Missile System Integration Lab. (WHNT)
4. Arts Huntsville and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department are teaming up for a 4th of July Concerts in the Park event! The concert will be two performances, Peruvian Coin and JED Eye, and the event will be free to the public. (WAFF)
5. Grissom High School’s fishing team won the state championship at the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association. They will now move on to compete in the national championship competition in August. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Armed Forces Week - Huntsville Botanical Garden (9:00 AM)
• CineMark Summer Movie Clubhouse - “Scoob!” (10:00 AM)
• Community Softball Game: Team Redstone vs. North Alabama Rockets (5:30 PM)
• Firefly Garden Hike - Huntsville Botanical Garden (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Botanical Garden is hosting a virtual class to learn about edible perennials on July 7! (Details)
• Are you ready for the Art Tour of Homes on August 20? (Details)
• Check out this list of Armed Forces Week events with the Chamber!

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Amy Young

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