🌱 Huntsville Walmart Shooting + Commission To Donate $500,000

Hello, everybody! It's me, Amy Young, your host of the Huntsville Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll get updates on:

• Walmart Shooting
• County commission to donate $500,000 to National Children’s Advocacy Center
• What to do in the Rocket City today

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Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 62 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. One person was injured in a shooting Sunday at the Walmart on Sparkman around 12:40 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries, and nothing is available about the suspect at this time. (WAFF)
2. At Wednesday’s commission meeting, a $500,000 budget was approved for donation from the chairman’s budget to the National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville. A used fire truck was also approved for purchase for the Monrovia Volunteer Fire Department. (AL.com- Full article is subscription-only)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Phil Sandoval's Ribbon Cutting - Madison Chamber of Commerce (1:00 PM)
• Auditions For Spring Musical “The Wiz” @ Lee High School (4:00 PM)
• Huntsville Jr. High vs Liberty - Basketball (4:00 PM)
• Galaxy of Lights 5k Race - Huntsville Botanical Garden (6:00 PM)
• Madison City Council regular meeting (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Huntsville Ballet showings of “The Nutcracker” are next weekend, Dec. 9-11! (Details)
• Did you know that you can get all kinds of products from local businesses at the Huntsville Botanical Garden? If you’re looking to shop local this season, the Garden is a great place to support multiple businesses in one! (Details)
• Huntsville Museum of Art has the exhibit, "Looking at the Collection: Hidden Treasures" on display now through February 26. (Details)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Amy Young

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