🌱 Superhero Chefs Restaurant Opening + Free COVID Testing

Rise and shine, Huntsville! It's February now and you don't want to miss anything, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Huntsville today, including:

• New Superhero Chef restaurant open for reservations
• Food Bank needs volunteers
• Free COVID testing today

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 62 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Food Bank of North Alabama is in need of volunteers and transportation! There is a potential they will be unable to do the mobile food pantry this week and the staff is having to try to fill in the gaps. (WZDX)
2. Congratulations to Creekside Primary and Elementary Schools in Limestone County Schools for being named blue ribbon schools! Both schools received the Lighthouse Award from Blue Ribbon Schools. (WHNT)
3. There will be free COVID testing at the Athens Limestone Public Library parking lot from 10-12 today. Supplies are extremely limited. If you are going to be tested, enter on Jefferson Street. (radio7media.com)
4. Congrats to Mark Clouser, District Fire Chief in Huntsville on his retirement! He is currently running for City Council District 4. (WHNT)
5. The Superhero Chefs Huntsville location opens for reservations starting today! There is a grand opening planned for the spring. The owner, Darnell Ferguson, is a big hit on Food Network and is known for his wacky creations. I don't know about you, but I watch him on Guy's Grocery Games all the time and can't wait to try the food! (WAFF)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Dog Days at the Botanical Garden (All Day)
• Hartselle Planning Commission Meeting (8:00 AM)
• Trivia Tuesday @ Pourhouse - Test your knowledge on the Leisure Lawn (12:00 PM)
• “American Underdog” at the Cinemagic Drive-In - Gates open at 6:30 (7:00 PM)

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— Amy Young