🌱 Local Gas Price Trends + Downtown Rescue Mission Easter Needs

Hey, Huntsville! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

• How to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in the Rocket City
• Local gas price trends
• How to help Downtown Rescue Mission in time for Easter

First, today's weather:

Warmer with periods of sun. High: 75 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Orion’s inaugural Camp to Amp Festival will be Saturday, May 14! There will be three stages, over 50 local vendors and nonprofits, food trucks and art. (WHNT)
2. The Museum of Art will be hosting “Unframed: Off to the Races” to celebrate the Kentucky Derby this year. Make sure to wear your best Derby attire, and grab a mint julep or two at the party! (WAFF)
3. Downtown Rescue Mission needs hams for Easter! The hams will be used at the Good Friday banquet on April 15. Hams will be accepted until 5 p.m. on the 14. (WHNT)
4. Gas prices in the Rocket City are continuing down! According to GasBuddy, prices are down four cents from last week, with the highest being $4.29 and the lowest was $3.79. (WAAY)
5. Token Transit, the app that allows you to pay for public transit on your phone, will be celebrating its official launch at a small celebration tomorrow. The event will be on Church Street and start at 10 a.m. (WHNT)

Today in Huntsville:

• Special Called School Board Meeting - Madison City (7:00 AM)
• District 1 Town Hall – March 2022 - City of Huntsville (5:30 PM)
• Boys Soccer @ Mae Jemison - Lee High School (7:00 PM)
• Boys Soccer @ Sparkman HS - Huntsville High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This week’s $5 After 5 p.m. with the Museum of Art will feature comedy magician Russell Davis Magic! (Details)
• Check out this video that was shared at the Huntsville/ Madison Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting! (Details)

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

— Amy Young