William Darby Resigns + Huntsville Utilities

Hello, people of Huntsville! It's me again, Amy Young, your host of the Huntsville Daily. In this weekend's edition, we'll look at a big update on William Darby, a fun addition to the city, and what Huntsville Utilities is working on!

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 91 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. William Darby, the Huntsville police officer convicted of murder in May, has resigned. Darby continued to be paid by the City of Huntsville after his conviction. The resignation went into effect Friday afternoon. (WAFF)
2. The City of Huntsville and its regional partners have been able to recoup their $12.5 million investment into the Remington project. The company filed bankruptcy in October 2020 and had to sell their 800,000 square foot facility. (Patch)
3. Huntsville is now home to a selfie museum! A Complete Vibe is a black-owned business that opened in July. (WZDX)
4. There is a $20 million renovation plan in place to get Huntsville Utilities ready for the city’s expected growth. The renovation will not cause any service issues with current customers. (WAAY)
5. The Huntsville Hospital System has seen an increase from 36 COVID patients to 78 in the past month. Madison County has also seen an increase of positive cases among individuals being tested. (themadisonrecord.com)

Today in Huntsville

• Farmers Market Corn Festival - Madison County Commission (9:00 AM)
• Tillman Hill Yard Sale on the Green (10:00 AM)
• Craft Fair on the Green - Hunstville Madison County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Crafts and Things Presented by Huntsville Cocoa Belles (11:00 AM)
• MELT Huntsville Summer Block Party- Celebrate MELT being part of the city for two years! (4 p.m.)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with your next update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Amy Young

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