🌱 'Fresh 2 School' Braid-A-Thon + Residents Evacuated Due To Smoke

Hello all. It's me, Joyce Nash, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 96 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. Dr. Clarence Sutton, the new superintendent of Huntsville City Schools, is determined to make the district the best in the state and the nation. He aims to achieve this by providing passionate, qualified teachers and supporting them to ensure all students reach their potential. The strategic plan will focus on student success, ensuring every student receives a quality education experience from pre-K to 12th grade. Additionally, student safety is a priority, with the implementation of new weapons detection systems in schools. (WAAY)
2. CNI Solutions is organizing its annual "Fresh 2 School" Braid-A-Thon on Jul. 30 at 8:00 a.m., where hundreds of students in grades six through 12 from Madison County can get their hair braided, retwisted, or even get haircuts free of charge before the first day of school. The event has seen an increase in registrations, with around 350 students already signed up, doubling last year's participation. The Braid-A-Thon aims to help students feel their best by providing them with the perfect hairstyles for the start of the new school year. (WHNT News 19)
3. Residents of Huntsville Summit Apartments were evacuated early Tuesday morning due to water leakage and smoke inside the building. First responders successfully evacuated the 81 occupied units and 100 residents, providing them with shelter at the Max Luther Community Center along with necessary amenities. While some residents expressed dissatisfaction with the arrangements, the apartment's property owner is assessing the damage and working on plans for accommodation during the repair process. (WHNT News 19)

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Today in Huntsville:

Thursday, July 27

• City Council Meeting At City Council Chambers, Municipal Building (5:30 PM)
• Matt Prater – Live At Stovehouse (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Huntsville's Public Works Department is expressing gratitude to residents for their understanding during the delay in bulk waste collection caused by a significant amount of storm debris. Public Works Director Chris McNeese expects crews to catch up on collections this week and asks for continued patience while they work to return to normal scheduled collection days. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Huntsville area! Get all the property details at the link. (Huntsville Patch)
• Toybox Bistro, a nerdy restaurant in Huntsville, will be permanently closing its doors on Aug. 5 due to the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The owners expressed their gratitude to the supportive community and loyal patrons who made the restaurant a unique and welcoming place. (WHNT News 19)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning 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.