🌱 Huntsville Suggested For FBI Relocation + Dead Fish At Flint River

Hi all. I'm here right on time with your Wednesday edition of the Huntsville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 92 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. Ohio representative Jim Jordan is pushing for Huntsville to be the new location for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Jordan reportedly plans to attach a rider to upcoming appropriations bills that would strip the agency of funding unless it moves to the city. The FBI has been considering relocating from the J. Edgar Hoover Building to a location in Maryland or Virginia. According to reporting from the Wall Street Journal, this move is the latest escalation from Republicans who say that the FBI is overly partisan. The FBI cited "numerous operational reasons" for keeping its operations centered near Washington, D.C. (AL.com)
2. The Huntsville International Airport is set to undergo construction to bring some improvements to travelers. The airport will be adding a cell phone lot to make it easier for incoming travelers to coordinate their pick-up. Drivers can wait in the cell phone lot until the person they're picking up is ready to go, which is expected to reduce congestion around the terminal. (Rocket City Now)
3. On Saturday, Jul. 8, a mother and her son discovered hundreds of dead fish nearby in the Flint River. Tennessee Riverkeeper Founder David Whiteside said that while he isn't certain why so many fish died, there are several possible reasons. He speculated that there could be pollutants entering the water from the nearby landfill or sewage treatment plant. He also said that recent high temperatures could have played a role by reducing oxygen levels in the water. Whiteside advised residents to avoid the area until the situation can be investigated further. (WAFF)

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Today in Huntsville:

Wednesday, July 12

• Fishing For Fun Day At Hays Nature Preserve (8:00 AM)
• Rhythm Wednesdays Featuring Josh Allison At Rhythm On Monroe (6:00 PM)
• Donny Cox At Melt (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Huntsville Botanical Garden has announced an upcoming educational program all about trees. Participants will learn how to assess trees for health and form. Click here to register. (Huntsville Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• The Madison Public Library will be exploring nearby state parks with an upcoming program called, "The Nature of North Alabama State Parks Part One with Steve Jones." This event will be held on Jul. 25 at 7:00 p.m. (Huntsville Madison County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Huntsville Museum of Art has art classes coming up for high school students and adults! There are class options to learn pottery, stained glass, calligraphy, and more. (Huntsville Museum of Art via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. 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.