🌱 Recycling And Garbage Collection Update + Escaped Inmate Found Dead

Hello, everybody! It's me, Amy Young, your host of the Huntsville Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on in town these days. Today we have these stories and more...

• Recycling and garbage collection update
• Dunkin' Donuts donates $28,000 to Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children
• Alleged escaped inmate found dead

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Partly sunny. High: 66 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. The Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) in Huntsville has started shifted routes due to truck repairs. The Recycling Alliance of North Alabama (RANA) is also running up to seven days behind right now. You can find updates on both services at the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville's Facebook page here. (WAFF)
2. Dunkin' Donuts has donated $28,000 to Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children that will benefit Pediatric Oncology. The money will go towards equipment as well as helping financially supporting patients and families. (Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children via Facebook)
3. The inmate that reportedly walked off of a job site Friday was found dead in Falkville near train tracks. An investigation is underway, but suicide is suspected. (AL.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Santa's Wonderland at Cabela's (All Day)
• Madison County Commission Meeting — Madison County Commission (10:00 AM)
• Rocket City Christmas Light Show and Winter Wonderland (5:00 PM)
• Galaxy of Lights at the Botanical Garden (5:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Make sure to RSVP to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber's Holiday Open House on Dec. 6! It will be a great time to network and enjoy the fun food and drinks together. (Details)
• In Decatur, hours for City Hall and recycling will be affected Thursday and Friday. You can check for details here.
• City of Huntsville government offices and services will be closed Thursday and Friday. Find out more here.

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— Amy Young

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