New Congressional Candidate - Newest Space Command Update

Good morning, Huntsville! It’s Amy in your inbox to start your week off right! In today’s Daily, we’ll get the latest on the Space Command conversation, find out who has entered the race for Mo Brooks’ Congressional seat, and see what fun way Mayor Battle celebrated Earth Day.

First, today’s weather
Today is back to sunny and warm weather, so don’t forget sunscreen! High: 82 Low: 57

Here are the top five stories in Huntsville today:

1. Space Command’s Gen. James Dickenson admitted to a congressional committee that the Arsenal would need to recreate facilities and a communication system if headquarters moved. This would possibly cost more than $1 billion in taxpayer dollars and the current headquarters in Colorado already has all of this and would not need upgrades. (Star-Telegram)
2. We all wanted Panoply to happen this year in some capacity, but local artists depended on it. The event allows them to grow their businesses and interact with new clients. The pandemic has caused many artists to have to sell their art online or work with local businesses to try and get their pieces seen. Panoply allowed many of them to finally be face-to-face and start to get their businesses back on track. (WZDX)
3. Axxeum Aviation Operations held a helicopter fire and rescue demonstration at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro. The goal was to show how quickly the helicopter could respond and help other agencies with rescues and emergencies. (WAFF)
4. Huntsville citizens have had time to react to the report from the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council, and some that were in attendance are still uneasy about the turnout. According to reporter Alexis Scott, some people have an issue with the report only being recommendations with no accountability for the police departments involved in last summer’s BLM protests. (WAAYTV)
5. Andy Blalock, a middle school teacher in Huntsville, has entered the race for Mo Brooks’ Alabama District 5 seat in Congress. He is running as a moderate Republican and he will be the first openly gay man to hold the District 5 seat if he wins. (WHNT)

Today in Huntsville

• Madison City Council Meeting (6 p.m.)
• Today is the first day of the Korn Ferry Tour in Huntsville at the Ledges golf course. (8 a.m.)
• Storytime and Playgroup @ Dublin Park with Fit4Mom (10:30 a.m.)
• Monday Movies on the Lawn @ Stovehouse- Tonight’s movie will be Speed Racer (7 p.m.)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• Mayor Battle joined with Operation Green Team and celebrated Earth Day with a tree planting ceremony and butterfly release. (Details)
• The Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau has created a Lucky Duck Scavenger hunt- there are 14 ducks hidden around downtown Huntsville. Good luck! (Details)
• The North Alabama Better Business Bureau is hosting a Shred Day in Decatur on May 1. (Details)
• Fido Fest is coming back to Bridge Street on May 1 for the sixth year. (Details)
• Chase Pharmacy in Huntsville has started giving Johnson & Johnson vaccines again, and they are ready to answer any questions you may have. (Details)
• Chelsea Warner and Todd Faller were sworn in last week as Animal Control Officers. Congratulations!

You're in the loop for today! I'll be back tomorrow so you don't miss anything!

-Amy