🌱 New Weather Net System + Bob Jones Wins Science Bowl Regionals

Good Morning Huntsville! Something a little different today so keep reading...

We've never had more options for grocery shopping in Huntsville — Trader Joe's came to town last fall. Aldi and Publix have expanded, while Kroger, Whole Foods and Fresh Market have all continued to thrive. So with all the choices, where should you shop for groceries in Huntsville?

We're asking our in-the-know readers for the answer, with our inaugural Best Grocery Store in Huntsville poll. We understand that location and convenience matter when shopping for groceries, but that's not what this poll is about. We're going a little deeper, and asking you simply who's the best. If you could magically transport yourself to any grocery store in our area for the best overall shopping experience, which one would it be? The poll takes less than a minute to complete so vote for the best grocery store in the Huntsville area. We'll have the results later in the week. Cast your ballots here.

Today's Daily includes:

• What's your favorite grocery store in Huntsville? To give you the best information, I want to know more about what's important to my readers, so make sure to add your vote!
• Bob Jones wins Regionals for the 2022 National Science Bowl
• A new weather net system in Madison County

First, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 57 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Madison County is getting a new weather net system installed! The new system has 14 sensors across the county and nine of them will have cameras that update every 10 seconds. The county spent roughly $100,000 on the new system. (WAAY)
2. On January 29, Bob Jones High School claimed the regional title for the 2022 National Science Bowl. James Clemens was a close second place, so Madison County was well represented! Congrats to all of the students and their sponsors. (themadisonrecord.com)
3. RANA is at least one week behind in pickups now. The recycling program is working on a recovery plan, but supply delays and staffing issues are still the culprits right now. (WAFF)
4. A fire at North Alabama Appliance in Ardmore caused the business to be a total loss. According to the owner, Andrew Weise, a forklift caught fire near a pile of rubbish. Weise plans to rebuild. (WAAY)
5. William Darby has officially filed an appeal with the Court of Criminal Appeals. This is after his attorneys were granted an extension to file their arguments, which include the issue of a public hearing and how the judge handled certain aspects of the trial. According to records, Darby is being held at Kilby. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

• UAH Spring Career Fair- Come check out options for co-ops, internships, and full-time positions (8:30 AM)
• Comprehensive Plan Update meeting - City of Madison (12:00 PM)
• Comprehensive Plan Update Kick-off Public Workshop (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congrats to the A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs on their victories against Bethune-Cookman! (Details)
• Have you found all 15 gnomes at the Botanical Garden this week? (Details)

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— Amy Young