Weekend Arson Update + Huntsville Christmas Parade

Happy Tuesday, Huntsville! Let's get you all caught up to start today off right! Let's look at:

• The weekend string of arson in Huntsville
• A senate candidate forum
• The Huntsville Christmas Parade

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. Ten fires were set intentionally Saturday within a three-hour period. No injuries were reported, and charges were filed against a suspect that claims he was “led” to commit the crimes. (WAAY)
2. The U.S. Senate candidate forum is tonight in Huntsville! Three candidates will be able to participate, with Congressman Mo Brooks sending virtual remarks ahead of time. (WZDX)
3. Starting Wednesday, Huntsville Hospital will be offering boosters for the COVID-19 vaccine. Only the Pfizer vaccine is eligible for a booster at this time, and you must meet the several qualifications to be able to get the booster right now. (WHNT)
4. The Huntsville Christmas Parade is back this year! It will take place December 7 and will follow a path through downtown. The theme this year is “Back in Action” after the parade was cancelled last year. (WAAY)
5. Madison County is looking into ways to prepare for the surge in population they are continuing to experience. Finding and preparing land for houses has proved to be a challenge, but the 10,000 apartments coming online in the county are expected to ease the stress, at least temporarily. (WZDX)

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Today in Huntsville:

• 2021 How to Create One Marketing Plan That Works (10:00 AM)
• Homeschool @ the Library - Monrovia Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Annual Member Meeting | Virtual - Huntsville Botanical Garden (4:30 PM)
• US Senate Candidate Forum (7 p.m.)

Today in Schools:

• Grissom vs Huntsville - Volleyball (4:00 PM)
• Columbia vs Buckhorn - Volleyball (4:30 PM)
• Jemison vs Woodville - Volleyball (4:30 PM)
• Jemison vs Sparkman - JV Football (6:00 PM)

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