🌱 Huntsville City Schools New Superintendent + Juneteenth Closures

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Joyce Nash, your host of the Huntsville Patch newsletter — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, a stray t-storm. High: 82 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. Dr. Clarence Sutton, Jr. has been selected by the Huntsville City Schools Board of Education to serve as the district's next superintendent. Sutton has worked as the district's Chief of Staff since 2020 and was recently named the interim superintendent following the retirement of former superintendent Christie Findley. Sutton's priorities for the district include supporting teachers and staff, developing a new district strategic plan, and strengthening communication and community engagement. (WHNT)
2. In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed on Monday, Jun. 19. Closures include municipal court, animal services, and public transit (Orbit and Access). Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed except for splash pads, which will be open from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. The schedule for residential garbage collection will be delayed for one day next week. (Huntsville, AL)
3. Downtown Huntsville will soon have a new venue for small-to-medium events. The Blind Tiger will be located on Clinton Avenue and is scheduled to open this fall. Owner Angela Panzica said that she is aiming for an upscale atmosphere that is reminiscent of 1920s-era speakeasies. The venue will feature a full-service bar and a hallway that will lead patrons to the event space. (Huntsville Business Journal)

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Today in Huntsville:

Thursday, June 15

• BB Palmer-June 2023 Live Music At Liquor Express And Craft Beer Store (4:00 PM)
• Tim Cannon Live At Melt (6:00 PM)
• June Bike Nights At Tailgaters Bar & Grill (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Food trucks are coming to Big Spring Park this Friday, Jun. 16! The Food Truck Rally will run from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and will include over 15 food truck options, live music, outdoor games, and more. (Downtown Huntsville, Inc. via Facebook)
• Huntsville Botanical Garden will be celebrating Make Music Day on Jun. 21 with free park admission from 5:00 p.m. to dusk. Visitors can enjoy live music from Hew Tyler and explore the gardens. To register, click here. (Huntsville Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Arts Huntsville will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on Monday, Jun. 19 at Big Spring Park from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Pre-register here for a free ice cream! (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)

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• Social Security Seminar at South Huntsville Public Library (June 22)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (June 23)
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That's it for today. See you all 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.