🌱New Charges For Councilman + Taco Casa Coming To Huntsville

Rise and shine, Rocket City! Grab the coffee and get this Wednesday morning started with everything you need to know going on around town.

In today's Daily, we have these stories and more ...

• Beloved crossing guard retires
• New charges for Huntsville councilman
• Taco Casa coming to Huntsville

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But first, today's weather: Brief afternoon showers. High: 68 Low: 56. 🌧

🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Weatherly Elementary School Safety Patrol Aide Arlyne Hennigar on her retirement after 24 years of service!

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🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Huntsville

1. New arrest warrants have issued for Huntsville council member Devyn Keith, who stands accused of theft in an ongoing case. (Zach Shrivers & Javon Williams, WAFF 48)
2. A Huntsville man is behind bars in Marshall County after being charged with electronic solicitation of a child and sodomy by the Albertville Police Department. (Josh Rayburn, WAAY 31)
3. Here's a look at three massive new projects approved in the Huntsville area that will soon be under construction. (Michael Seale, Huntsville Blast)
4. Tuscaloosa favorite Taco Casa is reportedly looking to expand into the Huntsville, Montgomery and Mobile metro areas. (William Thornton, AL.com)
5. Don't miss this story on how Huntsville City Schools remains on track to achieve unitary status. (Lynsey Smith, WHNT 19)

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🗓 Today in Huntsville 🗓

• WRDH Pub Run @ The Martin Bar & Bistro (More)
• Josh Allison @ Rhythm on Monroe (More)
• 1990s Music Trivia by Dan the Host @ Rocket Republic Downtown HSV (More)
• Huntsville Pagan Night Out @ Ravenwood Meadery (More)
• C.I.M.C. Live @ Stellas Elixir Lounge (More)
• Parks & Rec Trivia @ Fusion Barbecue (More)
• Salsa Dance Night @ The Electric Belle (More)

5️⃣ Other Stories I'm Reading Today

1. Alabama leaders pushing for hands-free driving bill, making any phone use behind the wheel illegal (Lauren Jackson, WBRC Fox 6 News)
2. Texas A&M beats Auburn 83-78, completes season sweep (Associated Press)
3. Billion dollar prison healthcare contract halted after claims of "undue influence" (Josh Moon, Alabama Political Reporter)
4. What Auburn basketball's Bruce Pearl said about ESPN's 'College GameDay' coming for Alabama game. (Richard Silva, Montgomery Advertiser)
5. FarmPAC makes early endorsements for Alabama judicial races (Todd Stacy, Alabama Daily News)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Huntsville Patch newsletter? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com