🌱 DOT Widening Projects In Huntsville + Lana Del Rey In Concert

Hello there, Huntsville. I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 96 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is getting ready for some upcoming projects in the Huntsville area. I-565 is set to be widened, with construction slated to begin next spring. A widening project for U.S. 72 does not yet have a start date, although the ALDOT is currently preparing environmental documentation. Seth Burkett, a spokesman for the ALDOT, said that the construction on U.S. 72 will span from Providence Main to County Line Road and will include replacing bridges and adding a lane in each direction for a total of six lanes. (AL.com)
2. A rollover crash on Monday, Aug. 21, left one woman with life-threatening injuries. According to the Huntsville Police Department, the incident occurred near North Shore Drive and Eastern Bypass. The collision involved one vehicle, and first responders said the female driver was ejected from the SUV. (WHNT)
3. Lana Del Rey has announced an upcoming concert in Huntsville. The singer-songwriter has been spotted recently in North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley, including a stop in Florence to work a shift at a Waffle House. Del Rey will perform at the Orion Amphitheater on Sep. 21, and tickets go on sale this Friday, Aug. 25, at 10:00 a.m. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

Tuesday, August 22

• Reading Superheroes At North Huntsville Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Live Music Tuesdays With Dusty French At Humphrey's Bar & Grill (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Tuesdays At Rocket Republic (6:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntsville Botanical Garden has several upcoming events to celebrate the fall season. Throughout September and October, the garden will host events like a Scarecrow Trail, a fall plant sale, a pumpkin carving contest, and more. Click here to see the garden's full calendar. (Huntsville Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• If you've lost a pet, Huntsville Animal Services maintains an online animal database you can check to see if your pet has been brought to a shelter. Click here to read more tips from the city on recovering a lost pet. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
• Sapphire Starlington and the Queens of Huntsville will take the stage at Stand Up Live Huntsville on Sep. 2. The show will begin at 9:00 p.m. and is limited to attendees over the age of 19. Click here for tickets. (Stand Up Live Huntsville via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.