🌱 Jackie Reed Remembered at Council Meeting + Derrick St Camp Closes

Happy Friday, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Huntsville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including:

• Jackie Reed remembered at city council meeting
• Derrick Street homeless camp closes today
• Nikki Cappello receives life in prison

First, today's weather:

Humid with periods of sun. High: 95 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. City advocate Jackie Reed was remembered fondly at last night’s city council meeting. Her seat was filled with flowers along with a picture of her, and a single rose was at her usual podium. (City of Huntsville)
2. Alabama A&M has announced Ka'Lisa Stanfield will take over as the Interim Director of Athletics. Stanfield was previously the Associate Athletic Director and the Senior Woman Administrator at A&M. She is only the second woman to hold this new position in 60 years. There is a nationwide search to permanently fill the position. (WAAY)
3. The Derrick Street homeless camp closes today at 11 a.m. According to the city, they have been working with local organizations and the residents to find them other places to live. Six of the 75 current residents have been allowed to move to The Slab, a better monitored homeless camp down the street, others have reunited with family, will move to a shelter, found individual housing, or will go to treatment programs. (WAAY)
4. OneGenAway will have their food pantry at Calhoun Community College Saturday. Anyone can get groceries (while supplies last) between 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., and Community Awareness for Youth will have backpacks and essential school supplies for students at the same time. Residents won’t have to fill out any forms regarding income or household to receive items. (WAAY)
5. Former Huntsville RN Nikki Cappello was sentenced to life in prison Thursday. Cappello was convicted of murdering her husband in 2018 by poisoning him. (WAFF)

Today in Huntsville:

• Family Campout in the Garden - Huntsville Botanical Garden (5:00 PM)
• Food Truck vs. Trailer Rallies - Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (5:00 PM)
• Community Chalk Art Festival - City of Huntsville (5:30 PM)
• Busker Fridays - Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (5:30 PM)
• "Noises Off" by Michael Frayn - Theatre Huntsville (7:30 PM)
• America - Von Braun Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know the new sculpture in the Garden of Hope at the Botanical Garden was commissioned to honor Eula Battle, Mayor Battle’s late wife? Make sure to stop by on your next visit. (Details)
• Tax-Free Weekend starts today! Make sure to review this list of what will be counted before you go shopping.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you around!

— Amy Young

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