🌱 New Referral Program Sweepstakes + Apollo 16 Anniversary Prep

Good morning, people of Huntsville! Amy Young here with a fresh Huntsville Daily. Today's edition includes:

• A brand new Patch referral program sweepstakes in your subscriber email!
• Apollo 16 is cleaned ahead of its 50th anniversary
• City Council approved an agreement for police to have access to Flock cameras during investigations

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 61 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. City Councilman Bill Kling is looking at the potential of extending red lights in the city so that both sides are briefly red at the same time. The goal is to avoid running red lights. However, Councilwoman Frances Akridge looked into this during her red light camera resolution and says there is a potential that it would cause more red light running from people not willing to wait. (WAAY)
2. Two new democratic candidates have announced their candidacy for separate State House districts. Mallory Hagen is running for District 25, Mac McCutcheon’s seat. Marilyn Lands has qualified to run for District 10, Mike Ball’s seat. Neither incumbent is running for reelection. (WHNT)
3. Still Serving Veterans is celebrating 16 years! The organization has been able to help thousands of people and even adapt to the challenges brought about by COVID. (WZDX)
4. City Council has approved entering into an agreement that would allow police to be able to access Flock Safety cameras during investigations. They will only have this access under specific conditions and the cameras will not be monitored. (WAAY)
5. Apollo 16 is being deep cleaned ahead of its 50th anniversary in April. COVID interrupted the craft’s regular cleaning schedule, so the refresher was much needed. (Huntsville Patch)

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Today in Huntsville:

• $5 After 5 @ the Museum of Art (5:00 PM)
• Nature Academy @ the Botanical Garden - Wonders of Water (12:00 PM)
• Homeschool group roller skate @ Insanity Complex - No reservations required! (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Redstone Thrift Shop is looking for volunteers! They request a minimum of two hours at a time and nine hours a month. (Details)
• Check out Cinemark’s all-inclusive pass to enjoy Oscar week! (Details)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Amy Young