🌱 Morgan County Bomb Threat + Pro-Choice Rally in Huntsville

Happy Tuesday, friends! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Huntsville Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on in town...

• Bomb threat in Morgan County
• Madison hits record number of visitors
• Pro-choice rally in Huntsville

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 95 Low: 76.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Last night, there was a bomb threat against law enforcement officers that shut down I-65 just south of the Tennessee River Bridge. The suspect was apprehended, but SWAT and bomb investigators responded to the scene because of the threat type. (AL.com)
2. Madison County had a record number of visitors last year at 3.7 million. This is a 1.5 times growth from 2020, and made Madison County the third most visited county, after Jefferson and Baldwin. (WZDX)
3. There was a pro-choice rally in Huntsville on the 4th of July that drew in hundreds of advocates. There were also women’s rights groups, LGBTQ+ supporters, Black Lives Matters supporters and one pro-life person in attendance. (WAAY)
4. A water main broke yesterday around 10 a.m. on West Arbor Drive NW. It has been repaired as of writing, but if you’re still having issues, make sure to report them to Huntsville Utilities at (256)535-4448. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Now through July 17, spend $125 at participating businesses at Bridge Street, and get a $25 gift card of your choice! (All Day)
• In Full Swing @ the Botanical Garden (All Day)
• Here’s a list thanks to Rocket City Mom of different story times in the area today! (Various)
• Firefly Garden Hike - Huntsville Botanical Garden (6:30 PM)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Amy Young

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