FBI Contractor Search + Madison City Schools COVID-19 Update

Morning, neighbors! Amy Young here with a fresh Huntsville Daily. In today's edition, we'll look at a COVID-19 update from Madison City Schools, the latest from the Arsenal, and the FBI's search for a local contractor.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 90 Low: 70.

1. According to Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Nichols, there were 89 positive cases of COVID this week in the school system. This has resulted in far fewer close contacts being sent home to quarantine, however, due to the changed ADPH definition of a close contact. (themadisonrecord.com)
2. Huntsville Hospital is prepared to start giving out COVID-19 booster shots as soon as they are given the green light. Officials believe they will have more information Monday on when they will be approved. (WAFF)
3. Redstone Arsenal has decided to transition to Level Bravo+ due to rising COVID-19 numbers. This means certain things will be limited, such as open lanes, dining capacities, and work capacities. (WHNT)
4. The FBI is currently in search of a local small business to contract to do maintenance, minor construction, and projects at their Arsenal location. Bids are being accepted until August 27. (Patch)
5. A GoFundMe has been set up by a “Concerned Citizen” to raise money to pay for Mike Blakely’s legal fees from his theft and ethics charges and maintain his farm. The campaign has raised over $11,000 as of writing. (WAFF)

Today in Huntsville

• Gayle Henley Memorial Pet Wellness Clinic (9:00 AM)
• Butterfly Release - Huntsville Botanical Garden (9:00 AM)
• Glow Run 5k - Downtown Rescue Mission (3:00 PM)
• WhistleStop Festival @ John Hunt Park (10 a.m.)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• Don't forget its restaurant week in Huntsville! Make sure to check out and support local businesses and take advantage of waived delivery fees! (Details)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Amy Young

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