🌱 Madison County Votes Down Juneteenth + Alabama A&M Event Center

Hello again, friends! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Huntsville Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things going on in town these days. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Madison County votes down adding Juneteenth to calendar
• Alabama A&M event center opens
• Winter Break camp registration opens

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine, but chilly. High: 50 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Madison County Commission has voted to postpone adding Juneteenth to the 2023 schedule for the county. The motion was denied in a 4-2 vote, making this the third year it was voted down. (WHNT News 19)
2. The new event center at Alabama A&M University will have a ribbon-cutting event today! After two years of construction, there will be a ribbon cutting to open the new event center with space for sports events, and possibly even Disney on Ice! (WAFF)
3. Registration has opened for winter break camps with the City of Huntsville. With break coming up soon, there are several options for students to get enrichment while out of school with regular camp or one of the specialty camps the city offers! (WHNT News 19)

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Today in Huntsville:

• AHSAA North Swim and Dive Sectionals (All Day)
• Lee vs. Bob Jones — Basketball (6:00 PM)
• Jemison vs. Guntersville — Basketball (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Village of Promise ONE TABLE will be back at Big Spring Park on Monday, Nov. 21. (Details)
• The Havoc's Huntsvegas Casino Night will be Saturday night in the arena lobby before the game! (Details)
• WAFF has put together a list of confirmed Christmas parades and events in the area here.

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Amy Young

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