🌱 Governor Ivey Chamber Address + Plamore Bowling Fire + I-565 Wreck

Hello all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Huntsville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 77 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey was unable to appear in person at last Thursday's Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce meeting, but she addressed the guests via video to present the 2023 Alabama Update. In her remarks, Ivey made special mention of Huntsville's unemployment rate, which she called, "historical," at 1.4 percent. State Finance Director Bill Poole spoke at the meeting and shared that the governor supports an investigation into the Biden administration's delay in announcing the location of U.S. Space Command headquarters. (Huntsville Business Journal)
2. Huntsville Fire and Rescue responded to a fire on Sunday evening at the former Plamor bowling alley on Leeman Ferry Road. According to the fire department, five trucks were on the scene to contain the fire. No injuries were reported, and investigators are still determining the cause of the fire. (WHNT)
3. There was a wreck on Monday morning on Interstate 565 in Huntsville near the Greenbriar exit. According to a spokesperson with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, one person was trapped inside a vehicle that flipped over. It is unclear how many other vehicles were involved, but five people were transferred to Huntsville Hospital where two people are in stable condition and three people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. (WAAY)

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Today in Huntsville:

Tuesday, June 13

• Catalyst Adaptive Climbing Clinic At High Point Climbing And Fitness (6:00 PM)
• Write, Share, Laugh: The Art Of Creating Joyful Connections Through Stories At The Camp (6:00 PM)
• Nintendo Trivia With AE At Urban Cookhouse (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The new Martin Road recreation center is making progress! The project will soon be in the design phase, and the facility is set to include two gymnasiums, office space, and multi-purpose rooms. Learn more here. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
• This is the last week to check out "Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the American Folk Art Museum" at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Admission is only $5 if you go this Thursday, Jun 15 after 5:00 p.m., and you'll also be able to hear a presentation on Masonic symbols at 5:30 p.m. (Huntsville Museum of Art via Facebook)
• Huntsville is participating in Make Music Day coming up on Jun. 21. This event seeks to "provide an equal platform" for anyone who wants to make music. Click here to learn more. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all soon 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.