🌱 Huntsville City Councilman Trial + New High School Welding Shop

Hey, friends! 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:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 98 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. The bench trial for Huntsville city councilman Devyn Keith began yesterday, Aug. 22. Keith has pleaded not guilty to four charges of misdemeanor shoplifting. He was arrested in February after being accused of stealing nearly $500 worth of merchandise from three different Huntsville Walmarts. Keith has issued an apology and he has continued to serve as a city councilman since his arrest, although he was removed from his position as the chair of the council finance committee. (AL.com)
2. Four football players at Columbia High School required treatment for heat-related symptoms during practice on Monday, Aug. 21. Two students received treatment on the field, and two other students were transported to local hospitals. All of the players had non-life-threatening injuries. This incident comes as Columbia High School prepares for its first football game of the season this Friday against Fairview. (WAAY)
3. Mae Jemison High School recently held a ceremony to celebrate its new welding shop. The new shop will be utilized by students at Mae Jemison as well as students at Columbia, New Century, and Lee High Schools. Huntsville City Schools Career Tech Director Zac McWhorter explained that the program will help meet the growing need for welders in the local area. (WAFF)

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Today in Huntsville:

Wednesday, August 23

• Trail Care At Green Mountain Nature Preserve, Astalot Trailhead (8:30 AM)
• Inbound: Immersive Yoga At The Orion Amphitheater (6:00 PM)
• Josh Couts Trio At The Casual Pint (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Plenty of great events are coming up at the Huntsville Madison County Public Library! Today, Aug. 23, there is a Homeschool Open House at the Gurley Public Library. Tomorrow, Aug. 24, there will be a Foundation Paper Piecing class at North Huntsville Public Library, and on Saturday, Aug. 26, the South Huntsville Public Library will be hosting a Craft Swap Day. (Huntsville Madison County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Huntsville Housing Authority has released its 2023 Annual Report. Click here to read more about the organization's progress, achievements, and goals. (Huntsville Housing Authority via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, the Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo announced that Dean Cain — known for playing Superman — will be joining the expo in April 2024. Click here to learn more and find tickets. (Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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.