🌱 Hughes Road Construction Update + T-Minus Music Festival

Hey, people of Huntsville! Amy Young here with your brand-new edition of the Huntsville Daily. Here's the latest on what's happening in the Rocket City:

• The Huntsville Historic Commission approved a partial demolition on the Annie Merts building
• First T-Minus Music Festival scheduled
• Construction updated on Hughes Road

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 66 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. The Huntsville Historic Commission approved a partial demolition of the Annie Merts building yesterday. There are stipulations in place that affect future possible uses, including asking the group that wants to turn it into condos to reduce the number of lots in their plan. (WAAY)
2. On Saturday, March 26, there will be two food giveaways, one at Milton Frank Stadium and the other at Marshall Technical School. The giveaways are a collaboration between One Generation Away, Refuge Church, and various churches in Marshall County and will both be from 9-11 a.m. (WZDX)
3. Drake State will be concluding their year-long celebration of 60 years on April 15 with Jazz in the Garden. Rockets will be $25-60 and the music will start at 7 p.m. (WHNT)
4. The first-ever T-Minus Music Festival is set for June 18 at the Orion! This will be a one-day event and tickets go on sale March 18. (AL.com)
5. Construction on Hughes Road is set to continue soon, so make sure to stay updated on work routes! The work was originally going to be completed by March 30, but will now be finished this fall or winter. (WAFF)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Spring Break Fun @ Hays Nature Preserve - Today enjoy learning about animal pelts, squirrels, and reptiles! (10:00 AM)
• The Year the Rockets Came - Free lecture @ the Huntsville- Madison County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Tuesday Trivia @ Stovehouse (6:00 PM)
• Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting (6:00 PM)
• Persian Festival of Fire (6:30 PM)

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— Amy Young