🌱 President Biden Heads to Alabama + A&M Receives Home Depot Grant

Hello, people of Huntsville! Amy Young here with today's edition of the Huntsville Daily. Today's Daily comes with the latest on:

• President Biden is headed to Alabama next week
• Panoply 2022 setup
• Alabama A&M receives a Home Depot grant

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. President Biden is coming to Alabama on Tuesday, and Huntsville is on his list of possibilities to visit. He is coming down to see Javelin missiles at Lockheed Martin, and he could go to Anniston, Enterprise, Huntsville, or Troy. (WAAY)
2. With the setup of Panoply 2022 underway, you’ll see road and lane closures around the area. Church Street is closed between the Clinton Avenue parking garage and Williams Avenue, and Monroe Street traffic is down to one lane. Make sure to stay aware of closures and how they’ll affect your commute. (WHNT)
3. Alabama A&M has received a $75,000 grant from Home Depot as part of their Retool Your School Grant Project. They are giving 30 HBCUs funds to improve their campus, and A&M is one of those recipients. (WHNT)
4. Bradford Creek Greenway will be closed today and tomorrow for maintenance. The closure will be between Palmer Road and Mill Road. Make sure to plan accordingly! (Madison County Parks and Recreation)
5. Dr. George Jones, a longtime professor at Alabama A&M as well as the creator of their logos, has passed away. Dr. Jones was an alumnus of the Class of 1959. (WHNT)

Today in Huntsville:

• Dance Magnet Performance (All Day)
• Designing Bird-Friendly Landscapes | Virtual class (6:00 PM)
• Madison Academy presents Aladdin Jr! (6:30 PM)
• Thursday night trivia @ Pigskins and Pins (6:30 PM)
• HHS Band Spring Concert - Huntsville High School (7:00 PM)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Amy Young

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