JO Johnson Alum Concerns + New Huntsville Outbreak

Rise and shine, Huntsville! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on locally today. Read on to find out about a new outbreak in the city, what Huntsville City Schools has planned for quarantined staff, and concerns from JO Johnson High School alums.

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First, today's weather:

Humid throughout the day. High: 92 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Huntsville City Schools is in the process of finalizing their procedures for when employees are exposed or positive for COVID. All employees will be given ten sick days if they have to quarantine or take care of someone else quarantining. (WAAY)
2. Alumni of JO Johnson High School are concerned that they were not informed the school was going to be demolished and turned into Legacy Park. City Councilman Devyn Keith has pointed out that there were 12 public meetings for input on the project. (WAFF)
3. Mayor Battle announced that the National Cyber Summit will not only be back in the Von Braun this year, it will be in person! This will be the 12th year for the summit. (WHNT)
4. Huntsville is in the midst of an armyworm outbreak. This is the worst the city has seen in several years, and armyworms can kill your lawn. Bennett Nurseries has tips for if your lawn has been infested on WZDX! (WZDX)
5. Huntsville is in the running to be the new location for Infinity Systems! This is an aerospace contract company out of Colorado that is looking to grow and expand in the aerospace market. (Yellowhammer News)

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Today in Huntsville

• All School Fees Due - Bob Jones High School (12:00 AM)
• Fun Run Event - Riverton Intermediate (12:00 AM)
• Fall Picture Day - Columbia Elementary School (8:00 AM)
• Volleyball Freshman Round Robin - Virgil Grissom High School (4:00 PM)
• Football vs. Randolph - Hampton Cove Middle School (5:00 PM)
• Artrageous- Broadway Huntsville (12:30 and 7 p.m.)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• The Botanical Garden is hosting a virtual series of two classes to teach you how to prune your plants at home! (Details)
• SNAP Alabama has funds to spay and neuter cats and dogs in Madison County! Check to see if you qualify! (Details)
• Check out Broadway Huntsville’s upcoming shows! Artrageous starts today! (Details)

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