🌱 Municipal Election Results + Still Serving Veterans Town Hall

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• Municipal election results are in!
• Still Serving Veterans town hall announced
• Rooted in History exhibit closing soon

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Hot with plenty of sun. High: 95 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Still Serving Veterans has announced a town hall in Huntsville on September 28. According to the organization, suicide is one of the main causes of death in North Alabama veterans, especially ages 65+, so this town hall will be on the topic. (WHNT News 19)
2. Municipal election results are in! David Little was chosen as the new City Council District 2 Representative to succeed Francis Akridge and Andrea Alvarez won the School Board District 3 spot. (WHNT News 19)
3. “The Rooted in History: Women as Makers, Creators, Movers & Shakers” exhibit at Harrison Brothers is open through the end of the month. It was originally set to close September 6, but due to high demand for the exhibit, was extended through the end of September. According to Historic Huntsville Foundation Executive Director Donna Castellano, there will be an extended exhibit coming in February. (WAFF)
4. At the University Of Alabama In Huntsville, 15 students were chosen as award winners for the Summer Community of Scholars Research Poster Session. These students were honored with the Deans and Space Grant Awards. (Patch Press Release Desk)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Crush Wine and Food Festival (All Day)
• FEMA disaster response training (9:00 AM)
• Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event on September 21st at the Belk in Decatur Mall (10:00 AM)
• Parent Data Meeting - New Century Technology High School (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntsville Police Department will host a Halloween party on October 22, complete with a haunted house, treats, and live music. (Details)
• The Botanical Garden’s Fall Plant Sale is this Thursday through Saturday! (Details)
• Saturday, there will be a music industry-related job and volunteer expo. (Details)
• Applications for FY23 Arts & Cultural Grant Program and the FY23 Arts Resiliency Grant will be due by 9:00 pm on Friday, September 30. (Details)

That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Amy Young

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