🌱 2 Shot In North Huntsville + Substance Use Treatment Town Forums

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Partly sunny. High: 65 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. Two shooting victims were found by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) in North Huntsville early Sunday morning. HPD confirmed that officers arrived at the location of Dailey Terrace around 1:30 a.m. and discovered two individuals with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators believe the shooting occurred in the 3700 block of Jordan Lane; as of Monday, they report there is "no further information to release at this time." (WHNT News 19)
2. The Partnership for a Drug-Free Community will host a series of three town forums in the Huntsville area to discuss treatment options for substance use problems. The forums, part of the Partnership's Recovery Resource Hubs, aims to educate the public on different options across various faiths and economic statuses. Three different forums will be held in an effort to reach as many people as possible: Mar. 30 at the Downtown Huntsville Library Auditorium, Apr. 6 at His Way Recovery, and Apr. 20 at Madison Public Library. (WZDX)
3. The Huntsville City Football Club emerged victorious in the team's debut MLS NEXT Pro game against Crown Legacy FC on Sunday afternoon. Striker Azaad Liadi scored two goals, helping secure a 2-2 tie in regulation time before winning 4-3 in a shootout. Head Coach Jack Collison expressed excitement over the club's first win, praised his team's performance, and acknowledged the crucial support from the city of Huntsville. (WAAY)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Ribbon Cutting At T2S Solutions (11:00 AM)
• Sherwood Park Civic Association Night Out At Venice Pizza (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Disney on Ice: Into the Magic" is headed to the Von Braun Center on Apr. 13! Click here for a chance to win free passes. (WZDX)
• Heads up, local house hunters: here are five properties that have just gone up for sale in and around Huntsville. (Huntsville Patch)
• After a front brings a low chance of rain today, a cooler air mass is expected to settle in by midweek. For more information on Huntsville's weather forecast, visit the National Weather Service. (US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.