Paula Deen in Huntsville + Huntsville Havoc

Are you ready to start your day off right, Huntsville? In today's Daily, we're going to look at a resolution the Huntsville City Council plans to introduce, what Paula Deen is coming to Huntsville to see, and how you can become a part of the Huntsville Havoc!

First, today's weather:

Today will be filled with scattered thunderstorms that should subside by the evening. High: 85 Low: 70

Here are the top five stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Huntsville City Council is set to introduce a resolution to release police body cam footage in their meeting Thursday. According to Alex Torres-Perez, the video would likely not be released until after all pending cases are over, the city will need permission from victims or their family, and they may be shortened. (WAAY)
2. The Huntsville Police Department has confirmed that officers responded to the home of Rep. Mo Brooks Sunday afternoon. According to Brooks’ office, Rep. Eric Swalwell’s private investigator trespassed without the knowledge of his wife, Martha Brooks, and refused to leave when asked. The Brooks have filed a police report. (ABC3340)
3. Alice Barber, a foster mom in Huntsville, is starting Sunshine House. This will be a nonprofit daycare for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents. She is currently taking donations to help get started and to have the ability to offer scholarships. (WZDX)
4. Over 1000 people have signed a petition to get the Alabama Department of Transportation to install a light at the intersection of Highway 75 and Hustleville Road. According to Tiffany Lester, there have already been seven wrecks at the intersection so far this year. (WHNT)
5. Lee Greenwood is bringing Paula Deen to the Rocket City! She is the latest of a long list of celebrities coming to Huntsville for the All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood on October 12. Huntsville is making preparations for this event already and the city hopes it will boost tourism. (ALPoliticalReporter)

Today in Huntsville

• Straight to Ale is now having Tuesday night Killer Queen game nights! (5 p.m.)
• Join the Botanical Garden for guided hikes to find the fireflies that live there! (6:30 p.m.)
• Huntsville City Schools Board of Education Work Session (6 p.m.)
• 2021 CRP Food Truck Fest on Explorer Blvd (11 a.m.)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• If you think you have what it takes to play for the Huntsville Havoc, they’ve announced that their 2021 Free Agent Showcase will be July 30- August 1. (Details)
• The Night Blooms events at the Botanical Garden will start July 21. (Details)
• A second meeting to discuss the John Hunt Park skatepark design will be held June 17. (Details)
• Decatur Utilities will install a new water main this week, so expect delays starting today on 4th Ave SE between Grant St SE and Johnson St. (Details)
• Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center has finally reopened to help serve children and adults with special needs. (Details)
• Bank Independent collected over 1200 items, raised almost $11,000, and sponsored 74 adoptions during their Shelter Share drive this year! (Details)
• Declan Brick, an honors student at UAH, is the school’s first Goldwater Scholar in 13 years. (Details)
• The Nashville Predators are partnering with the Red Cross and hosting a blood drive in Huntsville June 17. (Details)

You're all caught up today! Come back tomorrow and I'll bring you another update!

-Amy