🌱 Local USPS Program Rolls Out + HSV Patch Small Business Spotlight

Hello all. It's me, Amy Young, your host of the Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town.

• Oakwood water collection
• New USPS local program
• Huntsville Daily Small Business Spotlight

Hi guys! With Labor Day over, I want to introduce something new to the Daily! I would love to hear from you about your favorite small businesses in the area. I love a good chain, but I want you guys to tell me about your favorite local artists or shops that you don't think get talked about enough. If you like this, I'll start having a small business spotlight in the Daily on Mondays to feature a random pick from you! Who do you think deserves to get some extra love for their hard work? You can send this through feedback or email me at huntsville@patch.com by Sunday nights. Make sure to include a link if they have one, so that I can share!

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 86 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Oakwood University Church’s water bottle collection managed to gather half a million water bottles to help residents in Jackson, Mississippi during their water crisis. The church teamed up with the Drug Alternative Program to provide this assistance. (WAAY)
2. Several USPS post offices in Huntsville and the surrounding areas are participating in the USPS Connect Local Program, which is part of their 10-year plan to be more reliable and self-sustaining. This is aimed at local businesses and comes with several guarantees for businesses that sign up, including same-day delivery under certain circumstances and special rates. (WHNT News 19)
3. The Huntsville Madison County Public Library’s music platform, BLAST MUSIC, is accepting submissions for round three! Local artists have through September 30 to submit. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)

Today in Huntsville:

• Girls Basketball Tryouts - Columbia High School (All Day)
• Finance Committee Meeting - Madison City (4:00 PM)
• School Board Meeting (Second Budget Hearing) (5:00 PM)
• BOE Meeting - Madison County (5:30 PM)
• Unconscious Bias - A Silent Killer in the Workplace (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deepest condolences to the Decatur City School family and the family of Mr. Daivon Fouche’ on his passing. Mr. Fouche’ was a member of the staff as a counselor from 1999-2021. (Details)
• This week’s $5 After 5 p.m. at the Huntsville Museum of Art will feature a drawing demonstration by local artist Susie Garrett! (Details)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Amy Young

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Huntsville Daily? Contact me at huntsville@patch.com