🌱 Huntsville Rep. Voting Fraud + Celebrate 16th Annual Caribbean Day

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Joyce Nash, your host of the Huntsville Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and comfortable. High: 85 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. In case you missed it, on Tuesday, Aug. 29, Alabama House Representative David Cole (R) was arrested and is facing charges of voting fraud after being accused of voting in the wrong district. Cole represents House District 10, which includes Huntsville, although he has faced questions about his residency in the area since 2022. In May 2023, Cole was the subject of a three-hour deposition brought by state representative Elijah Boyd (L) that led to Cole's charge of fraud-voting at multiple or unauthorized locations. (WAFF)
2. This weekend, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville will be welcoming the "Roaming with Perseverance" roadshow. The exhibit includes full-size models of the NASA-built Perseverance rover and the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. Throughout the weekend, there will be special presentations by members of the Mars 2020 mission team, as well as Mars-themed activities at the Spark!Lab invention center. On Sunday, Sep. 3, Dr. Stanley Do will be at the INTUITIVE® Planetarium at 7:00 p.m. to present a guided tour of Mars' surface. Click here to learn more or buy tickets. (Huntsville Business Journal)
3. Join in the Labor Day festivities in Huntsville with the 16th Annual Caribbean Day at The Park, organized by the Caribbean Association of North Alabama Inc (CANA) at John Hunt Park in Huntsville on Sep. 3. Celebrate with a day filled with family-friendly activities, Caribbean culture, and delicious food. Attendees can enjoy complimentary attractions like face-painting, arts and crafts, and a petting zoo, while also contributing to Christmas Charities with donated items. (hvilleblast.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

Friday, September 1

• Huntsville Music Month Launchpad: Night 1 At Big Spring Park (5:00 PM)
• Southern Magnolias Open Sew Night At Southern Charm Quilting (5:00 PM)
• Festive-Ale At Huntsville Botanical Garden (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• It's time for the annual Huntsville Ghost Walk! Tours begin today, Sep. 1, and will continue on Friday and Saturday nights through Oct. 31. The tours begin at 6:00 p.m. at Harrison Brothers Hardware Store and include walks through Haunted Downtown, Old Town Historic District, and Twickenham Historic District. Click here for tickets. (WHNT)
• Construction is set to begin at Crawford Park, including the installation of a new pavilion and outdoor basketball court. These projects are expected to be completed in four months. The walking trail at the park will remain open. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The Monte Sano Art Festival is coming up on Sep. 16-17. This event will take place at the nearby Monte Sano State Park. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)

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— 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.