🌱 UAH Astronomy Makes Journal Cover + Bridge Inspections

Happy Monday, neighbors! It's the last day of February! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note:

• UAH astronomy team makes journal cover
• Land Trust looking for donations
• Madison County bridge inspections

First, today's weather:

Sunny and warmer. High: 57 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. The Athens cheer squads brought home three different second place trophies from Nationals! Varsity received second for Super Varsity, Junior Varsity placed for Game Day, and the middle school team was second as well! (Athens High School Cheer)
2. An image created by UAH’s Dr. Ming Sun and his team and his postdoctoral team, which includes Drs. Chong Ge and Rongxin Luo, was chosen for the cover of the “Nature’s Astronomy” journal. Their February edition features the image as well as a paper from the team. (Yellowhammer News)
3. The Land Trust of North Alabama is asking for donations to expand the Chapman Mountain Preserve. They have found a property for sale by the Edmonton Heights neighborhood and need help to come up with the $370,000 to purchase the land (WHNT)
4. International Rescue Cat Day is March 2, and HAS is getting ready to celebrate! There’s currently a lull in cats being brought in luckily, but make sure to check out the adoptable cats to celebrate! (Patch)
5. Madison County is inspecting bridges this week! Make sure to read this WHNT article to find out if you can expect any travel delays this week. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Huntsville High Boys Golf @ Wynlakes Tournament in Montgomery (All Day)
• Hartselle Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting (11:00 AM)
• Athens City Council Meeting (5:30 PM)
• Regular Madison City Council Meeting (6:00 PM)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Amy Young