🌱 Huntsville Utilities Continues Raising Prices + Circuit Judge Named

Good morning, everybody! It's your girl Amy back with a new edition of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

• Huntsville Utilities announces continued price increase
• New Circuit Judge appointed
• Shoe drive at Saturday's Trash Pandas game

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Clearing and a stray t-storm. High: 89 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Huntsville Utilities has announced they will be raising prices again due to fuel costs. In August, you should expect the cost per kWh to go from around 1.5-2.5 cents to nearly 12 cents. (WAFF)
2. The new Athens City Councilman representing District 3, James Lucas, was sworn in last night. Lucas was previously on the Athens City BOE and managed to earn the title of longest-serving school board member in the state during his time. (WAFF)
3. Patrick Tuten has been named to the new circuit judgeship in Madison County that was moved from Jefferson County. His appointment starts immediately. Tuten is coming from a district judgeship. (WHNT)
4. HEALS, Inc. is teaming up with the Trash Pandas and Tyler Mann Injury Law to host a shoe drive at Saturday’s game. The goal is to help kids go into the new school year with the confidence that comes with a new pair of shoes. Those that donate will be entered into a drawing for a $250 Academy gift card, and the firm has pledged $1 to HEALS, Inc. per pair of shoes donated, with a goal of $3000. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

• ReLaunch Career Fair (Day 2 of 2) (9:00 AM)
• Rec and Read Day with Parks and Recreation (9:00 AM)
• Huntsville Board of Zoning Adjustment (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Tuesday @ Pourhouse (6:00 PM)
• Firefly Garden Hike - Huntsville Botanical Garden (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Decatur City Schools has announced that school meals will be back to full price this school year unless you qualify for free or reduced lunch. Breakfast will be $1.75 and lunch will cost $2.75. (Details)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Amy Young

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