Trench Collapse Accident + Alabama A&M Sporting Announcement

Morning, neighbors! Its your girl Amy with the latest scoop on the Rocket City! Make sure you get any last minute city business done, because Monday is Labor Day and city offices will be closed! Today's Daily will keep you up-to-date on:

• The trench collapse that took the life of a city employee
• Alabama A&M's announcement for the 2021 sporting season
• How the Huntsville Police Department is working to accommodate the city's growth

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First, today's weather:

Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:

1. According to John Few at The Madison Record, a trench collapse at John Hunt Park has killed one city employee and injured two others. Several local agencies responded to help the rescue efforts, and the employees were freed within minutes of the trench collapsing. (themadisonrecord.com)
2. Alabama A&M has announced that masks will be mandated at athletic events for the 2021 season. Face shields without a mask will not be allowed, and bandanas will not be considered a mask. Disposable masks will be provided at the gate to individuals without a mask. (WAFF)
3. The Huntsville Police Department is in the process of trying to hire more officers to keep up with the growth of Huntsville. They hope to add another precinct, which would help the call volume not stretch current precincts too thin. (WHNT)
4. Huntsville Hospital is making an effort to make having to travel back and forth for cancer treatments a little bit better. They have a program to give gas cards to patients or caregivers to help offset one of many stressful financial challenges. (WAFF)
5. Check out tonight’s list of football games from Josh Rayburn at WAAY! There are over 40 games for the area, so make sure you don’t miss out. (WAAY)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Check out tonight’s list of football games from WAAY! (Tonight)
• August PBIS Popsicle Party - Weatherly Heights Elementary School (All Day)
• Kona Ice - Sparkman Middle (All Day)
• FCA Huddle - James Clemens High School (7:00 AM)
• All Pro Dads Breakfast - Weatherly Heights Elementary School (7:00 AM)
• Half Day for Students - Rainbow Elementary School (7:30 AM)
• Teacher Collaboration Day - 1/2 Day for Students (7:40 AM)
• 1/2 Day for Students - West Madison Elementary School (8:00 AM)
• 1/2 Day for Students - James Clemens High School (8:15 AM)
• Madison City Senior Center Visit - Madison Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Pep Rally - Huntsville High School (1:20 PM)

Huntsville Patch Notebook

• The Trash Pandas pulled out a 9-0 win against the Smokies after a few day delay earlier this week! They are also hosting a pet supply drive until September 24, so if you go to a game soon, make sure to bring non-perishable pet donations to help Friends of Rescue donate to the victims of Hurricane Ida. (Details)

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— Amy Young

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