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Hello again Huntsville! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Huntsville is blocking public access to Flock camera audit logs
  • What's really happening with Huntsville's long-awaited downtown skybridge?
  • Following the VBC on X? Here's why you should stop engaging now

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and sweltering heat, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very hot, temps: high: 98, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Huntsville denies 48 News request for Flock camera audit logs (waff.com) — Huntsville officials have refused a WAFF 48 public records request for audit logs from the police department's Flock license plate reader system, saying the data is protected under Alabama investigative exemptions. The city argues releasing access logs would expose sensitive operations, while critics worry about oversight of powerful surveillance tools. Any challenge now would have to go through the courts.
   

2. Huntsville skybridge project advancing despite construction delays (rocketcitynow.com) — Downtown Huntsville's long-planned pedestrian skybridge over Memorial Parkway and Governors Drive is still moving forward, even after construction delays. Crews are currently widening Pinhook Creek behind the Von Braun Center, the first of four phases leading to a cable suspension bridge, railroad bridge replacement, and new greenways. City engineers expect skybridge construction to start by mid‑next year and finish the full project by 2030.
   

3. VBC says social media account stolen, asks for public's help (whnt.com) — Huntsville's Von Braun Center says its longtime X (Twitter) account was taken over, renamed @bennet_vc, and is now posting cryptocurrency content, and the venue has repeatedly failed to recover it through platform support. Locals are urged not to trust messages or money requests from that handle and to share any professional contacts who might help escalate the recovery.
   

4. Huntsville Educators Rethink Cybersecurity Training in Alabama Hub (news-usa.today) — Huntsville schools and industry partners are reshaping cybersecurity training to match the city's booming defense and tech sector, giving local students hands-on experience with real-world digital threats. By aligning classroom simulations with employer needs, the programs aim to keep high-paying cyber jobs and talent in the region. Supporters say public‑private partnerships help fund cutting-edge labs without overburdening schools.
   

5. Asthma peak week: Experts warn of increased attacks as allergens rise and weather changes (rocketcitynow.com) — Huntsville doctors are warning residents that "asthma peak week" is here, bringing higher risks of attacks as allergens rise and temperatures swing. Local and national experts explain how hot September weather, ragweed, mold, and school-season viruses combine, and share practical tips so Huntsville families can recognize worsening symptoms and know when to seek emergency care immediately.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost dogs, around 11:30am today.
    Clyde (left) Hoss (right). Very sweet boys, they got out from our yard today. Please call either my husband's number on their collars or mine at 850… (Nextdoor Willow Bend/Baileycove)
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    Tell me the area lost, gender and description of leash/ collar so I know this baby is yours! (Nextdoor Wheeler Bend)
  • City of Huntsville, AL posted a job opening for Secretary II (Grade 10) (Sanitation) in Huntsville. Apply here.
  • Cabela's posted a job opening for Overnight Task Team Outfitter in Huntsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntsville here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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