🌱 Mac McCutcheon​ + New Mural + Helicopter Crash Updates

Good Morning, Rocket City! Make sure to stay weather-aware on this Thursday morning as severe weather is expected to move over much of the state.

In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...

• Mac McCutcheon sworn in.
• New Habitat for Humanity mural.
• Helicopter crash updates

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Here's a look at today's weather: A strong thunderstorm. High: 71 | Low: 37. ⛈

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this morning goes to former Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, who was sworn in this week at the new chairman of the Madison County Commission. Here he is posing with UAH President Chuck Karr.

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Huntsville

1. Two Tennessee National Guardsman are dead following a helicopter crash Wednesday in Huntsville. (Howard Koplowitz, AL.com)
2. In an additional update, Alabama Highway 53 between Jeff Road and Douglas Road, along with a portion of highway between Research Park Boulevard and Jeff Road, will remain closed to traffic Thursday as the investigation moves forward. (Jessica Barnett, WAAY 31)
3. Wednesday was National School Resource Officer Day, so here's a look at how Madison County thanked its school resource officers (FOX 54)
4. Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley has unveiled a new 6-panel mural by local artist Bert Corbin. (The Madison Record)
5. The Huntsville City Football Club's inaugural season will include a recently revealed preseason schedule for its debut in MLS NEXT. (Michael Seale, Huntsville Blast)

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🗓 Today in Huntsville 🗓

• Line Dance Lessons @ PBR Lockhart Huntsville (More)
• Leadership Lunch with Ron Klein @ Cooper House (More)
• Yellowhammer Tap Takeover @ Jack Brown's Huntsville (More)
• Rocket Karaoke hosted by Remy Neal @ Rocket Republic Downtown HSV (More)
• Winter bike night with Brandon Elder @ Furniture Factory (More)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— RP

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