Hall of Fame + Sparkman High School

Happy Monday, Huntsville! Let's get your day off to a good start with the best news and events for the day! In today's Daily, we'll take a look at how the Havoc finished their season, who from UAH was honored by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, and who Sparkman High School approved as their next girls basketball coach!

First, today's weather:

There will be thunderstorms throughout the day today that should fade into showers later in the evening. High: 68 Low: 54

Here are the top five stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Rocket City Trash Pandas have their first home game in the team’s history tomorrow! They currently have two wins and four losses to the Chattanooga Lookout. Before you go to a game, make sure you are up-to-date on their bag policies, accepted payments, and parking! (MILB)
2. Madison is one of nine counties in Alabama that has access to participation in Harvest for Health’s new gardening component. This program is part of the Chronic Disease and Health Disparities Program through UAB. According to Joseph Bryant, participants must meet their qualifications and then will be given everything they need and will have support of a master gardener. (AlabamaNewsCenter)
3. Abby Brooks, a UAH volleyball player and recent grad, was honored by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. She was named their post-graduate scholar-athlete of the year as she heads to UAB for her master’s degree. (WHNT)
4. Sparkman High School approved Jarvis Wilson as the new girls basketball coach. Reporter Ben Thomas said that Wilson comes from Carver-Brimingham, where he coached for seven years, won 187 games, and led the team to the school’s first title. He is currently the Class 5A Coach of the Year. (AL.com)
5. The Cullman County Wranglers hosted their 2nd Annual Ridin’ for Residents on Saturday. They partnered with USA Healthcare to parade their jeeps around nursing homes in the area while also donating stationary supplies collected within themselves so that the residents can communicate with their families more easily. (Cullman County Wranglers)

Today in Huntsville

• Movie Monday On the Lawn @ Stovehouse- This week’s movie is Glee 3D! (7 p.m.)
• Madison City Council Meeting (6 p.m.)
• Tee it up Fore Kids @ Cherokee Ridge in Union Grove (8 a.m.)
• Outdoor Storytime @ Downtown Library- At William Hooper Councill Memorial Park (10 a.m.)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• William Darby’s attorney has announced that they will be appealing the guilty verdict, and if you want to read about what that will look like, click here.
• Porsche Chapman, a teacher at Lakewood Elementary, was recognised by the billboard company Lamar after being nominated by a parent. She has been featured on billboards around the city.
• Artist David Nuttall set out to get healthy by biking is 2019, but has now biked on every street in the Huntsville city limits including roads, streets, avenues, and 512 roads left unfinished. (Details)
• The Havoc’s season ended in the President’s Cup Semifinals in Macon Friday night with a 2-1 loss.
• If you want to get on the waitlist for the Museum of Art Gala Luncheon, call (256)535-4350!
• After a power outage last night, Huntsville Utilities has restored most power as of 2:30 a.m. in their most recent update. (Details)

You're caught up for today. Come back tomorrow and I'll be back with even more news!

-Amy