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🌱 A&M Alum Wins Chopped + Huntsville Police Chief Retiring
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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Amy Young, your host of the Huntsville Daily. Here's your weekend update on the latest, including:
- UAH was named a "Focus School" by Northrop Grumman
- An A&M alum won his second Food Network competition
- Huntsville police chief is retiring
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Sunny and warmer. High: 53 Low: 23.
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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:
- Chef Camerron Dangerfield, an Alabama A&M University graduate, competed on Chopped! He came out with his second win on Food Network on the Valentine’s Day episode. (WBRC)
- The National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville is going to be getting a new therapy garden! The Huntsville-Madison County Builders Association will be helping to create the space. (WHNT)
- UAH has been named a “Focus University” by Northrop Grumman. They are one of eight universities to receive this honor, which comes with a $90,000 donation. (Patch)
- Huntsville police chief Mark McMurray has announced he will retire, effective March 1. Deputy chief Mark Giles will step in as interim chief. (AL.com)
- Congrats to Huntsville’s Sue Campbell on turning 104! Sue was born in 1918 and spent her birthday weekend with her family. (WHNT)
Today in Huntsville:
- Trash Pandas Gameday Staff Job Fair (9:00 AM)
- Open House at Montessori School of Huntsville (10:00 AM)
- Alice in Wonderland - Fantasy Playhouse (1:00 PM)
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— Amy Young