🌱 Panoply Weekend + Alabama A&M Installs 12th President

Happy Saturday, people of Huntsville! Let's get this day started. Here's everything happening around Huntsville today:

• Its Panoply weekend!
• Madison students first in Reflections state competition
• Alabama A&M installs latest president

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 80 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Students in Madison County were first in the state in the Reflections fine arts contest. The competition is hosted by the PTA and students from K4-12 were invited to participate. (themadisonrecord.com)
2. May is Huntsville Historic Preservation Month, and it's all about “Saving Places.” There will be events featuring places downtown with rich history. (WZDX)
3. Alabama A&M University has installed their 12th president, Dr. Daniel K. Wims. His predecessor is President Andrew Hugine, who served as president from 2009-2021. (WZDX)
4. The latest public art installation, a statue called “Travelers II,” has been installed at Big Spring Park. The art refers to indigenous peoples that traveled through Big Spring Park, and its shape calls to ring ‘travelers’ that were used in cotton spinning. (WAFF)
5. Mayor Battle has stated he wants to hire the new police chief from within current leadership. Some council members have spoken out about their desire to see the candidate roster be more diverse than leadership is currently. (AL.com)

Today in Huntsville:

• Korn Ferry Tour Huntsville Championship (All Day)
• Pickleball on the Moon Festival @ Sandra Moon Community Complex (8:00 AM)
• Arbor Day Races at the Botanical Garden (8:00 AM)
• Medication Take Back - 3 locations (9:00 AM)
• Panoply Arts Festival- See you tonight! (10:00 AM)
• The Market @ MidCity (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Food Truck Friday is next week in Decatur at the Old State Bank. (Details)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Amy Young

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