🌱 Monte Sano Subdivision Lawsuit Filed + Lee High School E-Sports Win

Hello, neighbors. It's Saturday in Huntsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including:

• A lawsuit was filed this week over a planned Monte Sano subdivision
• Lee High School wins E-Sports equipment
• CEO Soak to benefit ALS

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Partly sunny. High: 91 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. A lawsuit was filed against the City of Huntsville and a real estate developer over a proposed subdivision. The subdivision would be in Monte Sano, and according to the lawsuit, would violate zoning and traffic ordinances as well as city zoning. (AL.com)
2. Lee High School has been chosen as one of 15 E-Sports teams to win the Learn and Build STEAM (LABS) Program National Competition. They were selected to receive everything they need to create a scholastic E-Sports club, which includes thousands of dollars in new computers the students will learn to build along with equipment, and the entire school will receive an unlimited game pass for fall and spring to allow as many students to give E-Sports a try as they can. (Huntsville City Schools)
3. The CEO Soak to benefit the ALS Association is Tuesday, August 30 at Brahan Springs Park! There will be several CEOs from around the community sitting in a dunk tank to raise the money and it will be open to the public. (WHNT News 19)
4. Today, the Madison County GOP is hosting a grand opening for their new headquarters for this year’s election. It will be located on the first floor at Parkway Place. GOP candidates will have merch at the location, which will be staffed by volunteers. (The Quad-Cities Daily)

Today in Huntsville:

• 44th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day (7:00 AM)
• 2022 Running of the Bulls @ Hampton Cove Middle School (8:00 AM)
• Huntsville Animal Services Adoption League of Heroes reunion (9:00 AM)
• Beginner Skate Class @ Insanity Complex - $5 per skater, includes skates (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntsville Ballet Company is hosting their Season Kick Off Celebration Sunday at the Ledges! There are still tickets available. (Details)
• The Huntsville City Council held a special session yesterday to let officials canvass returns of the Aug. 23 municipal election. (Details)

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

— Amy Young

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