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Greetings Huntsville! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who qualifies for Huntsville City Schools' new $3,000 staff bonus?
  • Motorcyclist killed on Old Big Cove Road has been identified
  • How Alabama A&M lit up the scoreboard at Louis Crews Stadium

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, temps: high: 95, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Alabama school system awards $3,000 'longevity supplements' to staff (al.com) — Huntsville City Schools employees are set to receive two $1,500 "longevity supplements," on top of a 2% raise, if they remain employed through specific dates this school year and next spring. Full-time staff on any contract length qualify, while part-time, hourly, and non-FMLA unpaid absences are excluded, making it important for local educators to understand the eligibility windows.
   

2. Motorcyclist killed in Old Big Cove Road collision identified (rocketcitynow.com) — Huntsville residents are being notified that 36-year-old Matthew Kimbrel has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a Saturday morning collision on Old Big Cove Road. Authorities released his name through the Madison County coroner, and further details about the crash are still pending. Local officials and FOX54 plan to share more information as it becomes available.
   

3. Brown's big first half carries Alabama A&M past Bowie State, 45-3 (rocketcitynow.com) — Alabama A&M fans in Huntsville saw a dominant home performance as quarterback Cornelious Brown IV led the Bulldogs to a 45-3 rout of Bowie State at Louis Crews Stadium. Brown piled up 350 first-half passing yards, spreading the ball to eight receivers, while AAMU's defense and special teams added big plays. The Bulldogs now head on the road to open SWAC play at Florida A&M next weekend.
   

4. Huntsville Rotary Club and the Creation of Comeback Town (news-usa.today) — Huntsville's Rotary Club is highlighted as a key behind-the-scenes player in building economic and civic partnerships between Huntsville and Birmingham, shaping how talent and infrastructure funding are shared. For local residents and businesses, these quiet lunches and roundtables can influence future jobs, transit priorities, and how North Alabama competes for major industries over the next decade.
   

5. New Federal Bill Would Stop Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — Stories from Huntsville patients struggling with medical debt are helping fuel a new federal proposal to ban wage garnishment for unpaid hospital and doctor bills. The Protecting Workers' Wages from Medical Debt Act would stop courts from taking paychecks, though hospitals argue they still must collect what they're owed. If passed, the change would ripple through courts, providers, and households nationwide.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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