🌱 Hearing For Man Charged In HPD Shooting + Free Business Workshop

Good morning, Huntsville! I'm Joyce Nash, and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 82 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. A man charged with capital murder in the fatal Mar. 28 shooting of a Huntsville police officer appeared in court this week for a preliminary hearing. Juan Laws, 24, has been accused of killing Officer Garrett Crumby and seriously wounding Officer Albert Morin in what a special agent with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency described as an "ambush-style attack." Investigators presented testimony to Madison County District Judge Linda Coats who ruled that there was probable cause for the case to be sent to a Madison County grand jury. (WHNT)
2. Huntsville-based general contractor Turner Construction is offering a free eight-week workshop for local businesses that are owned by veterans, women, or racial minorities. The course is aimed at helping business owners find opportunities to work on local construction projects. Classes will begin on Jul. 13 at Bryant Bank and will run on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Registration will be open from May 30 through Jun. 30; more information is available at this link. (WAAY)
3. Work is expected to begin soon on the biggest construction project Downtown Huntsville has seen in a century. The vacant land between Clinton and Holmes Avenues will soon be home to a $325 million development, which will include in its first phase at least 500 apartment units, 36,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, and 35,000 square feet of office space. Phase one of construction is expected to take two and a half years. The city is set to spend at least $18 million on infrastructure improvements for the project, including upgrades to Pinhook Creek. (AL.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Love Hunt: Outdoor Yoga At Huntsville Botanical Garden (10:00 AM)
• Concert On The Dock At Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment (6:00 PM)
• Live Performance: Preston Watts At Rhythm On Monroe (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Plans are underway for a new 53,000-square-foot facility at John Hunt Park. The John Hunt Park Recreation Center will feature pickleball courts, four gymnasiums, and a fitness room. Construction is expected to be completed next year. (HuntsvilleAL.gov)
• Laser camps are coming up with the Von Braun Astronomical Society, Inc! There will be three different camp sessions throughout July for kids who are in middle school and older. Campers will have hands-on learning about the science of lasers and light; more information is available here. (Rocket City Mom via Instagram)
• City officials have released the full lineup of artists for this year's Jazz in the Park series. These free performances take place on Sundays in September in Big Spring Park East. Visit this link to learn more. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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 cats.