🌱 Huntsville Husband Pleads Guilty + Energy Saving Tips For Summer

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Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 83 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. Ronnie Scott Cupps, a 40-year-old man from Huntsville, has pleaded guilty to murder charges after using a claw hammer to kill his wife, Teresa Cupps, in October 2022. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Huntsville police discovered Teresa Cupps' body during a welfare check at their residence, and it was determined that she died from blunt force trauma resulting from a domestic dispute. Prosecutors revealed that Ronnie Cupps had struck his wife in the head and face with the claw hammer. (AL.com)
2. Huntsville City Councilman Devyn Keith has had his shoplifting trial rescheduled for the second time. He is facing four counts of misdemeanor theft related to shoplifting charges at Huntsville Walmarts in February. The trial, which will be a bench trial without a jury, is now set for Aug. 22 in Madison County district court. Keith has pleaded not guilty to the charges. (AL.com)
3. Huntsville Utilities (HU) in Alabama is offering energy-saving tips to residents to offset the high costs of cooling their homes during the summer. HU has faced criticism for high energy rates in recent years. The utility suggests using air conditioning units sparingly, using ceiling and floor fans, keeping blinds shut, and shutting doors to retain cool air. They also recommend getting HVAC units serviced, setting thermostats at recommended temperatures, and minimizing cooking during peak heat. HU advises customers to monitor their energy usage online and contact them for any billing concerns. (WHNT News 19)

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From my notebook:

• In June, Concerts in the Park will be returning to Huntsville's Big Spring Park in partnership with Huntsville Parks and Recreation and Arts Huntsville. The event lineup and details can be found here. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Monica Cosby, who has been hired as the new Principal at Oak Park Elementary School in Decatur City Schools. She has a strong background in education, previously working as a teacher, Reading Interventionist, Reading Specialist, and Assistant Principal. Cosby aims to be an instructional leader, fostering a positive school culture, supporting faculty and staff, and advocating for students' success. (Decatur City Schools - Alabama via Facebook)
• Brandon Bolden, a 28-year-old from Tanner (about 30 minutes from Huntsville), was arrested by Decatur Police officers after attempting to flee during a foot patrol. Officers recovered a significant quantity of opiate pills, marijuana, and a firearm that Bolden discarded during the pursuit. Bolden faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking, possession of marijuana, and resisting arrest, and he is considered innocent until proven guilty. (Decatur Police Department Alabama via Facebook)

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.