🌱 Man Arrested For Assaulting An Officer + Vigil For 2-Year-Old

Hey, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. A man was arrested on Friday for fleeing and assaulting a police Officer in Huntsville. Darius Rogers, 26, was arrested after police attempted to make a traffic stop. When the officer approached the vehicle Rogers fled and dragged the officer with the vehicle causing the officer to fire shots. Rogers was arrested for attempting to elude an officer, aggravated assault of an officer, and improper lane change. (WAFF)
2. A candlelight vigil was held for a 2-year-old in Huntsville. Family and friends got together to celebrate the short life of a two-year-old that they say was always a happy child. Sonny, his family nickname, was chosen because his smile always lit up the room like the sun. The candlelight vigil was followed by a balloon release attended by neighbors of the family. Investigators reported that the child's death was due to a beating that an Athens man has been charged with. A funeral for Kason Grady Jr. (Sonny) will be held on May 26 at St. Luke Christian church. The entire community is invited to come out and show their support. (WHNT News 19)
3. The 2024 Toyota Tacoma engine will be manufactured at Toyota Alabama. The new engines for the popular mid-size truck will feature and 2.4-liter turbo engine. This is all part of Toyota's 222 million dollar investment in the production of four-cylinder engines. The new investment is expected to allow Toyota to manufacture 900,000 engines annually. Production on the new Tacoma will begin later this year. (WHNT News 19)

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Today in Huntsville:

• City Council at Huntsville City Hall (1:00 PM)
• Dog Nights At The Garden at Huntsville Botanical Garden (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Huntsville Police Chief Kirk Giles met with Madison County Career Tech Center students last month to discuss what it's like being a police officer. Students were able to learn what a career in law enforcement could look like and the pathway to get there. (Huntsville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Exhibition "Looking at the Collection: African American Art and Artists" at the Huntsville Museum of Art is only on view for one more week. Catch this great exhibition that celebrates amazing African American artwork before it goes back into storage.
• Being a firefighter means being there for your community. While responding to emergencies is a big part of the job, it is also important to visit schools. The Huntsville Fire Department hopes that by speaking with kids and letting them jump in the fire vehicles, it will plant the seed for the next generation of firefighters. (Huntsville Fire and Rescue via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

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.