🌱 Sparkman Takes Huntsville Classic + Recycling Delays

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing today in Huntsville, including:

• Sparkman won the Huntsville Classic
• Huntsville recycling delays
• Taste of Huntsville

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; warm. High: 67 Low: 54.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Huntsville today:

1. Sparkman took home the win at the Huntsville Classic this year! They beat Grissom 62-53 to win the tournament for the first time since 2005. (WHNT)
2. Huntsville curbside recycling is behind by about four days right now. Two of their six trucks are currently down due to out of stock replacement parts. (WZDX)
3. A Limestone County warning siren will be out of service until repairs can be made after a car caused damage earlier this month. After the First Alert Weather day, this is a good reminder to have more than one way to get weather notifications! (WAAY)
4. Taste of Huntsville is coming up January 25! This will be the 46th year of the fundraiser that also allows local Huntsville restaurants to get exposure and compete for awards. (Huntsville)

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Today in Huntsville:

• #ThisTeenReads Book Club - Downtown Hunstville Library (4:00 PM)
• $5 After 5 @ the Huntsville Museum of Art (5:00 PM)
• Havoc vs Knoxville (7:00 PM)
• Maestro! Improv Competition (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out this update to find out when you should put your recycling bin out for collection!
• If you pre-purchased tickets for the Galaxy of Lights Driving Night last night, it will be accepted any other driving night! (Details)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Amy Young