🌱 Local Man Allegedly Runs Child Pornography Site + Celebrate Madison

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• FBI investigation finds Madison man allegedly responsible for running child pornography website
• Huntsville bartender recognized by Jack Daniel's
• Plans announced at Celebrate Madison event

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. An FBI investigation and search this week led to a Madison man allegedly admitting to running a child pornography website. He is now facing federal charges for “conspiring to advertise child pornography and working with others as part of a child sexual exploitation enterprise.” (WAAY TV)
2. Brooke Mooney, a Huntsville bartender, was recently honored by Jack Daniel’s. Mooney was one of six bartenders chosen to be featured in their 2022 program. This is an initiative to bring attention to Black and Latinx bartenders. (AL.com)
3. Mayor Paul Finley took the opportunity at the Celebrate Madison event Friday to talk about several upcoming projects planned for Madison. There are several purchases, including two different properties that will add to the city’s green space, an overflow parking lot for Toyota field, and a building on the Hexagon campus that will be used as a new fire station and police substation. (WHNT News 19)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Discovery vs Buckhorn - Basketball (4:00 PM)
• DAC First Public Meeting - Huntsville City (6:00 PM)
• Rhythm Mondays with Connor McMurray (6:00 PM)
• Mat Kearney - The Acoustic Trio Tour @ Mars Music Hall (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• We are so sad to hear about the passing of former Havoc player Dan "Bucky" Buccella, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends. (Details)
• Registration is filling up for this year’s Galaxy of Lights 5k Race and 3k Fun Run! (Details)
• Exhibit change at the Huntsville Museum of Art:
  • "Betty Grisham: A Celebration!" closes Sunday, Nov. 13, so make sure to check it out while you still can! (Details)
  • "Looking at the Collection: Hidden Treasures" opens next Sunday, Nov. 13. (Details)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Amy Young

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