🌱 Toyota Field Boost + Madison Cop Charged + Decatur Lodging Tax

Hi, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Huntsville these days. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Economic boost from Toyota Field.
• Decatur lodging tax increase.
• Madison officer charged.

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🗣 Patch Shout Out 🗣

Our Shout Out for this Wednesday morning goes to Huntsville Police officer Bruce Jansen, who taught Madison Academy students about the role of a police officer in the community.

🗞 Here are the top 5 stories today in Huntsville

1. Here's a look at how Madison County businesses are receiving an economic boost from Toyota Field events. (Xavier Wherry, WAAY 31)
2. Got a taste for something nostalgic tonight? Here's a look at 13 spots in the Huntsville area with an old-fashioned feel. (Sarah Gronberg, Huntsville Blast)
3. Court records show an officer with the City of Madison Police Department has been charged with sexual misconduct. (Kait Newsum, WHNT 19)
4. Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne E. Jannik has denied bond for former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles after a three-hour preliminary hearing Tuesday morning in the Tuscaloosa County Jail. (Patch.com)
5. The Decatur City Council earlier this week voted in favor of increasing its lodging tax from 7% to 10%. (Romario Gardner, WAFF 48)

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🗓 Today in Huntsville 🗓

• Bingo with Theresa @ The Bar 805 (More)
• Serial Killer Trivia @ Rocket Republic (More)
• Kelly Joyner @ Furniture Factory (More)
• German Night w/ Hieldegard's @ The Wine Cellar (More)
• Rhythm Wednesdays with Josh Allison @ Rhythm on Monroe (More)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— RP

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Huntsville Patch newsletter? Contact me at ryan.phillips@patch.com