🌱 I-65 Exit 247 Closing + O Chi Massage Spa To Cease And Desist

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• I-65 Exit 247 closed, starting today
• O Chi Massage Spa ordered to cease and desist
• Athens Renaissance going virtual for the week

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 81 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. The ramps on and off Exit 247 on I-65 to Huntsville Brownsferry Road will be closed starting today and should reopen Friday around 4 p.m. The closure will be daily from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. for repaving. (WHNT News 19)
2. O Chi Massage Spa has been ordered to cease and desist any and all massage-related business. According to the order, they were operating without a license from the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy. In Alabama, all massage therapists and all massage therapy establishments are required to be licensed. (WAFF)
3. Athens Renaissance School is going fully virtual through Thursday due to a rise in flu cases. Because of Veterans Day, this means students and faculty will return in-person starting Monday. The time will be used to deep clean both campuses. (WAAY)
4. Dr. Brian Clayton, the principal at James Clemens, and Chris Shaw, Sparkman High’s principal, have both been named finalists in the search for a new Hartselle superintendent. They are among four other finalists. The board has a goal to hire a replacement by Jan. 1 to start the new term, though they have until March 1. (themadisonrecord.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Last-ever Food Truck Fest at Cummings Research Park and donations for Christmas Charities Year-Round will be accepted here as well (11:00 AM)
• Finance Committee Meeting — Madison City (4:00 PM)
• School Board Meeting — Madison City (5:00 PM)
• IB Magnet Fair — Columbia High School (6:00 PM)
• Jemison vs. New Hope — Girls' Basketball (6:00 PM)
• Second Chance at Dance — Southeast Branch YMCA (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntsville Museum of Art’s $5 After 5 on Nov. 17 will be Cosplay Night! (Details)
• Alabama A&M University Bulldog Players' production of “The Wiz” is SOLD OUT! (Details)
• Did you know that the Salty Nut Brewery has open mic night on Wednesdays starting at 7 p.m.? (Details)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Amy Young

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