🌱 3 Loaded Guns At HSV In 2023 + Huntsville Gas Prices On The Rise

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntsville:

1. Local TSA officers are finding more weapons in carry-on bags as travel continues its return to normal. TSA spokeswoman Sari Koshetz stated that passengers are not paying attention to their suitcases and are not cleaning out their bags from previous trips. If caught, a passenger can face hefty fines or even lose their TSA pre-check privileges. This year alone, a total of 26 guns have been found in airports across Alabama, including three loaded weapons at the Huntsville International Airport. (WAAY)
2. Fentanyl is a major issue in Madison County, and Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner plans on putting a stop to it. He is asking that, in the future, those who sell it and who have killed someone be charged with that person’s death. Drug dealers are said to be taking the drug and lacing it into marijuana and heroin, which has resulted in an uptick in deaths in the region. (Subscription: AL.com)
3. Gas prices are on the rise again. In Huntsville, average gasoline prices rose 2.9 cents per gallon within the last week, averaging $3.07 on Monday. GasBuddy stated that gas prices are 6.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. While states such as Colorado and Ohio are seeing big gasoline price decreases, the downward trends are likely to be brief and temporary, according to experts. (WAAY)

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Today in Huntsville:

• 2023 State Of The Schools At The Westin Huntsville (8:00 AM)
• Music Trivia Night At The Camp (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Food Bank of North Alabama is hosting its Mobile Pantry on Friday, Apr. 7. Representatives will begin food box distribution at 11:00 a.m. but are asking that guests arrive early. (Food Bank of North Alabama via Facebook)
• Heads up, current and prospective firefighters: Huntsville Fire and Rescue will begin accepting firefighter applications on Apr. 24. (Huntsville Fire and Rescue via Facebook)
• Tickets are still available and on sale for this weekend’s showing of "On Your Feet" from Mar. 31-Apr. 2 at the VBC Concert Hall. Come on out and view the inspiring story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. (Arts Huntsville via Instagram)
• The City of Huntsville is hosting its second annual Eggstravaganza, hosted by the Easter Bunny. This event is for kids 12 and under and will feature over 10,000 Easter eggs. Hop on over to John Hunt Park on Saturday, Apr. 1, from 9–11:00 a.m. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.