Exotic Animal Escape + Lee Greenwood's All-Star Salute

Hi friends! It's Amy, here to bring you today's update on Huntsville, including:

• A troubling exotic animal escape
• Why there is controversy surrounding Alabama A&M's search for a president
• An update for Lee Greenwood's All-Star Salute

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First, today's weather:

Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Two African Servals have escaped from 256exotics Sunday night. Keep an eye out, and if you happen to see them, call the Madison County Sheriff’s Office or local animal control and contact 256exotics. (WHNT)
2. Alabama A&M’s search for a new president has caused controversy amongst a group of alums. Some alumni are saying the process has not been transparent and favoritism might be in play and sexual harassment allegations have been made. (WZDX)
3. The Trash Pandas had Tribute Night Saturday for the 20th anniversary of September 11. Combat veterans were in attendance to remember and celebrate being able to be where they were. (WAAY)
4. Are you ready for the Monte Sano Art Festival?? This weekend, over 130 vendors will be set up for the festival. Make sure to bring a mask, as some vendor tents will require them, and masks are encouraged throughout the festival. (themadisonrecord.com)
5. Lee Greenwood's All Star Salute is now going to be televised! Greenwood is also looking for sponsors for his Adopt a Vet program, where for $100, you can buy tickets for a veteran and their caregiver to be able to attend the show. (WAAY)

Today in Huntsville:

• Montview Book Fair! - Montview Elementary School (12:00 AM)
• Volleyball @ Plainview HS - Huntsville High School (12:00 AM)
• PTA Reflections Kick Off - Columbia Elementary School (12:00 AM)
• OLLI at UAH Fall Term - Huntsville Madison County Chamber (12:00 AM)
• Outdoor Family Storytime - Madison Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Bookworms Homeschool Book Club - Gurley Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Page-Turners Homeschool Book Club - Gurley Public Library (2:45 PM)
• Boys Tennis Tryouts - James Clemens High School (3:45 PM)
• American Girl Book Club - Madison Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Beginner's Book Club - Downtown Huntsville Library (4:30 PM)
• Lee vs. Falkville - Volleyball (4:30 PM)
• Evening Literature Group - Downtown Huntsville Library (5:00 PM)
• Huntsville High vs Bob Jones - Football (5:00 PM)
• Grissom vs. Sparkman - Football (5:00 PM)
• Teen Night - Monrovia Public Library (5:00 PM)
• PTA Meeting via Zoom - Monte Sano Elementary School (5:30 PM)
• Madison City Council Finance Committee meeting (5:30 PM)
• Regular City Council Meeting - City of Madison (6:00 PM)
• Regular Council Meeting - City of Madison (6:00 PM)
• Madison City Chess League - Madison Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Lee vs. Mae Jemison - Football (6:00 PM)
• HCES PTA Outdoor Movie Night - Hampton Cove Elementary (6:30 PM)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• Do you remember my story about Valentina's Pizzeria and Wine Bar last week? Well, I had to go check it out! I had the Bianca pizza and got to watch the owner, Joe, tossing pizzas and being such a support to his staff. The pizza was incredible, the atmosphere was so fun and family friendly, and everyone was so nice. If you have a chance to check it out, it is definitely a must in my book!
• Did you know a new 700+ spot parking deck will open downtown on Monrovia Street near the Von Braun later this year?? (Details)
• Check out the artwork for the Huntsville Ballet’s 2021-2022 season that was actually painted before the pandemic, but they decided to wait until they were back home on the stage to share it! (Details)
• On September 18, the Botanical Garden will have Herb Lewis, a birding expert, to walk through the Garden to show you how to bird! (Facebook)

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— Amy Young

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