🌱 Second Amazon Fulfillment Center Fire + Wear Gold/Yellow Wednesday

Hey, everybody! It's Tuesday in Huntsville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community. Today you'll read about...

• A second fire at the Amazon Fulfillment Center
• Athens Boys and Girls Club asks community to wear yellow and gold Wednesday
• Buc-ee's hiring event ahead of November opening

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. There was a second fire at the Amazon Fulfillment Center last night, just a week after the first fire. After last week’s fire, half of the facility remained closed but employees returned to work despite the lingering smell of smoke. Employees were sent home. (WAFF)
2. Violet Edwards, Madison County District 6 Commissioner and University Of Alabama In Huntsville alumna, has been named the winner of the 2022 UAH College of Business Alumni of Achievement Award. Edwards is the first black woman to serve as a member of the county commission and is known for her selfless nonprofit work. (Patch Press Release Desk)
3. The Athens Boys and Girls Club is asking that the community wears gold or yellow tomorrow (Wednesday, October 5) to support Karson Collier, a 7-year-old in the community and one of the club kids. Karson is currently battling Rhabdomyosarcoma, a form of cancer. (City of Athens)
4. The new Athens Buc-ee's is hosting a hiring event ahead of its planned opening next month. The event will be October 11-13 at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Decatur. You must register ahead of the event. (AL.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Fall Break Wacky Wednesday at the Botanical Garden (12:00 PM)
• National Night Out 2022 - Huntsville Police Department (5:00 PM)
• Earth, Wind & Fire at the Orion (7:30 PM)
• Erev Yom Kippur Service at the Temple B’nai Sholom (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Huntsville Animal Services is hosting a trunk-or-treat Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. (Details)
• Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater and Academy has a sensory-friendly performance of “Charlotte’s Web” at the VBC on October 15 at 10 a.m., along with other performances October 14-16. (Details)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Amy Young

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Huntsville Daily? Contact me at huntsville@patch.com