Potential Lawsuit Against City + Update on Madison City Schools

Hey, neighbors! Amy Young here with a fresh Huntsville Daily. Let's look at:

• A Huntsville Police Officer retiring
• More from Dr. Nichols about Madison City Schools changing the mask order
• A potential lawsuit against the City of Huntsville

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 81 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. The Toyota Manufacturing Plant in Huntsville has been announced to be the sole manufacturer in North America for the engine in the new Toyota Tundra. This means they will be adding about 450 new jobs to the Rocket City, so if you’re looking for a plant job, check it out! (WTVA)
2. Huntsville Police Department K-9 Halo (AKA “Lenny”) is retiring after spending the last six years serving the city! Lenny has won several awards in his time on the force and is looking forward to living out his days with his partner, Officer Higgins. (WAFF)
3. The Madison County Democratic Party members have elected a new vice chair. Latoya Osborne comes in with experience in the legal and defense industries, and will bring in her work with communication within an organization and their stakeholders. (themadisonrecord.com)
4. Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Nichols gave more of an inside look into why the system went to a “mask preferred” status after parents weren’t happy. According to Dr. Nichols, most students are still masking by choice, and while he feels good about his decision, has said that if the numbers go back up he won’t hesitate to reinstate a mandate. (WAAY)
5. Tennessee Riverkeeper, Inc. has filed an intent to sue the City of Huntsville. This would be under the Clean Water Act and the Alabama Pollution Control Act due to continuous violations of sewage water overflowing into the river. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

• 2021 Basic Excel for Small Business: Part 3 (10:00 AM)
• BLT - Booked for Lunch Club - Monrovia Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Tween Tuesdays - North Huntsville Public Library (4:00 PM)
• STEAM Sampler - Madison Public Library (4:00 PM)
• District 2 Town Hall - Redistricting (5:30 PM)
• Madison Beautification and Tree Board (6:00 PM)
• Justice Reforms 2022 - Interfaith Mission Service (6:30 PM)
• Conservation Team Meeting - Sierra Club - Alabama Chapter (7:00 PM)

Today in Schools:

• Randolph Cross Country Classic (1:00 PM)
• Cross Country- Last Chance Invitational (4:00 PM)
• Columbia vs Hazel Green - Volleyball (4:30 PM)
• Grissom vs. Albertville - Volleyball (4:00 PM)
• PTA Meeting - Endeavor Elementary (6:00 PM)
• Huntsville High vs Sparkman HS - Flag football (7:00 PM)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• The Huntsville / Madison County Chamber has released a list of their members for you to be able to utilize those businesses throughout the holidays! (Details)

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— Amy Young

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