🌱 Mazda Plant Update + Orion Amphitheater + Whataburger

Good morning, neighbors! It's Amy here with today's edition of the Huntsville Daily. Today's update features:

• Updates on the new amphitheater in Huntsville
• Opening information for the city's first Whataburger
• Mazda's big announcement for the Huntsville plant

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 70 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. The new amphitheater in Huntsville has an official name! The Orion Amphitheater will open May 13 for a three-day opening celebration, deemed The First Waltz. (AL.com)
2. Huntsville’s first Whataburger is set to open after six months of construction! They will open November 22, but no other details are available yet. (WHNT)
3. James Clemens is getting ready to host their annual color run to help St. Jude in Memphis. This year will be a virtual run like last year. The deadline to register is November 19, and you can participate any time in December. (themadisonrecord.com)
4. HAS is offering $10 adoptions again in time for Thanksgiving! Take a pup home for the holidays, even if it's just for a sleepover. (WAFF)
5. Mazda North America has unveiled the Mazda CX-50, which will be the first vehicle built at the Huntsville factory! Production of this brand new vehicle is set to start in January. (Auto Connected Car)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Ribbon Cutting: Sultry Company - Huntsville Madison County Chamber (9:00 AM)
• Magnet Lunch & Learn - Huntsville City (11:30 AM)
• EL District Parent Night - James Clemens High School (4:00 PM)
• Madison Beautification and Tree Board (6:00 PM)
• BOE - Board Meeting - Huntsville Junior High School (6:00 PM)

High School Sports Today in Huntsville:

• Columbia vs Florence - Basketball (4:30 PM)
• Jemison vs Hazel Green - Jemison High School (4:30 PM)
• Lee vs East Limestone @ Madison Bowling Center (4:30 PM)
• Lee vs Sparkman High - Lee High School (6:00 PM)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• Check out this timeline if you’re curious about the construction projects going on around Madison. (Details)
• Santa Claus will be back at Parkway Place Mall starting Friday! (Details)
• Here’s the full lineup for Orion’s First Waltz weekend! (Details)
• Have you joined in on the City of Huntsville’s seventh annual “Maintain, Don’t Gain” challenge to promote healthy habits through the holiday season? (Details)

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— Amy Young

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