🌱 Ceremony Held To Commemorate Desegregation + SRO Public Forum Today

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Huntsville Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into the most important things going on in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Showers around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. According to the Huntsville Police Department, a shooting incident that occurred early on Monday, Sep. 11, left one person injured. The shooting took place near the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Beard Street. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered one person with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are still investigating the incident. (WHNT)
2. It has been 60 years since Alabama public schools became integrated, and the state's first Black child to attend a public school commemorated the anniversary by recreating his historic walk to school. On Saturday, Sep. 9, Sonnie Hereford IV spoke to a small crowd and shared memories of his family receiving bomb and death threats. Hereford was 6 years old when he walked hand-in-hand with his father, who was one of the plaintiffs in the suit against the Huntsville School System for their segregation practices. Hereford's daughter, Dr. Beth Hereford-Patin, attended the ceremony and expressed optimism that Huntsville citizens will continue to work towards equitable schools. (Rocket City Now)
3. The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) is holding a public forum today, Sep. 12, at the Jackson Way Baptist Church Community Room to allow residents to get to know their school resource officers (SRO). The forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will cover SRO responsibilities and the different roles they take on within a school. This forum is part of a monthly series held by the HPCAC that features roundtable discussions with members of the Huntsville Police Department, the HPCAC, and the public. Click here to learn more. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)

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Today in Huntsville:

Tuesday, September 12

• Stroller Tuesdays At Huntsville Botanical Garden (9:00 AM)
• Trivia & Tacos At Rocket Republic (6:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it, the Get-A-Way Skatepark & Kids Space Playground will be open to the public tomorrow, Sep. 13, at 11:30 a.m. Click the link to see pictures of the skate park and play areas. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Huntsville Women in Music Week will be taking place from Sep. 15-24. During these dates, over 50 women artists will be featured at venues throughout the city. Click here for the full schedule. (Huntsville Music Office via Facebook)
• This weekend's Monte Sano Arts Festival will include an opera performance on Saturday, Sep. 16 at 4:00 p.m. Sopranos Tabitha Moore and Kenisha Phillips will be joined by pianist Stephen Sivley for a collection of arias at the amphitheater. (Opera Huntsville via Facebook)

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— Joyce Nash

About me: Joyce is a freelance writer and poet whose work has appeared in the Hello Gloria newsletter and Nine Cloud Journal. Her background ranges from journalism to fitness instruction and spans the east coast to the West. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two cats.