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🌱WHNT Nominated for Emmys + Drake State Manufacturing Bootcamps
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Morning, Huntsville! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.
- Drake State bootcamps
- WHNT nominated for Emmys
- Huntsville Cit Schools central office proposal
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First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and mild. High: 69 Low: 41.
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Here are the top stories in Huntsville today:
- A $60 million road construction project is in the works to connect Highway 72 to Highway 431. There isn't a start date yet, but some applications for grants and approvals have been submitted. (WAFF)
- Thrive Alabama and UAH worked together to raise awareness for World Aids/HIV Day. They held a ceremony yesterday for the cause where they were able to feature eight panels of the Aids memorial quilt. (WZDX)
- There is a proposal on the table right now to transform the current Huntsville City Schools central office building into living spaces. There are concerns over traffic and property values and the Historic Preservation Commission and City Council would have to give approval for the project. (WAAY)
- Drake State is going to offer advanced manufacturing bootcamps on welding, artistic design welding, machine tool, and oil change safety inspection. These classes will be eight hours and will provide you with an in-demand skill on top of giving you a new hobby you could use for Christmas presents! (WZDX)
- WHNT was nominated for the Midsouth Regional Emmys. Three different projects are up for awards: "COVID and the Classroom," "10 Years After the Storm," and "The Story with Jerry Hayes." (WHNT)
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Today in Huntsville:
- Lee vs East Limestone - Bowling (4:30 PM)
- Columbia vs Hazel Green - Bowling (5:00 PM)
- Galaxy of Lights Driving Nights - Huntsville Botanical Garden (5:30 PM)
- City Council Meeting - City of Huntsville (5:30 PM)
- Peace on Earth featuring Voctave (7:30 PM)
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- Here are the details about the Athens-Limestone Christmas Parade!
- Have you checked out the new single-track mountain bike trail at John Hunt Park? It's over four miles long! (Details)
- John Hunt Park will see one of the largest cross-country events ever assembled this weekend, with over 2300 participants. (Details)
- Support the GHHS holiday campaign if you can! Their goal is $10,000. (Details)
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