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🌱 Soccer State Championship + Orion Public Kickoff Weekend

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Morning, neighbors! Amy Young here with a fresh copy of the Huntsville Daily. Today's update features:

  • AHSAA Soccer State Championship in Huntsville
  • Orion kickoff weekend
  • Huntsville Heart Walk

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 87 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

  1. The Huntsville Sports Commission, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitor Bureau, and the City of Huntsville are collaborating to host the AHSAA State Soccer Championships this weekend. It will be at John Hunt Park and 1A-3A and 4A-5A will start today. (WAAY)
  2. The Orion’s public kickoff weekend starts tomorrow! There are still tickets available, so go snag one up to see some of the awesome artists that will be in town to celebrate! (The Orion)
  3. Huntsville Animal Services is running a summer vacation special! Most pets are only $10 right now! Go pick up a new friend to enjoy the sun with, or even have one over for a sleepover if you can’t adopt! (Details)
  4. The Huntsville Heart Walk is this Saturday! There is no registration fee to participate, but fundraising and donations are allowed and encouraged. Sign in starts at the Courthouse Square at 8 a.m. (WZDX)
  5. Buffalo Rock is hosting a job fair for Huntsville and Athens on May 17. It will be at the Huntsville Career Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (WHNT)

Today in Huntsville:

  • AHSAA Soccer State Championship @ John Hunt Park (11 a.m.)
  • UAH Swim Lesson Registration (11 a.m.)
  • Huntsville City Council Meeting (5:30 p.m.)
  • Calhoun Community College Graduation (6:00 p.m.)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you around.

Amy Young

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