🌱 Murder Trial Begins + Police Chase Ends In Huntsville

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. On Mar. 20, the trial began for a man charged with the 2018 murder of three-year-old “Sweet Livia” Robinson. Martin Arrendondo Evenes is one of three adults charged with capital murder after a drive-by shooting resulted in the toddler’s death. Evenes confessed to firing his gun at the house but has denied aiming for a specific person. Trials for the remaining two defendants are set to take place once Evenes’s trial has concluded. (WHNT News 19)
2. The Huntsville Police Department is continuing to investigate antisemitic graffiti that included racist slogans and swastikas. The graffiti was discovered on the side of the MidCity Wahlburgers in February 2023. As of Tuesday, there have been no charges filed or arrests made. (WAFF)
3. A man driving a stolen 2016 Corvette crashed in Huntsville early Tuesday morning. The car was reportedly taken from Patriot Automotive in Meridianville. The chase began around 3:30 a.m. and ended when the driver crashed on the I-565 exit ramp near Bob Wallace Ave. No injuries were reported in the crash, and the driver was taken into custody. (WAFF)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Free Yoga Class At Burritt On The Mountain (8:00 AM)
• 2023 Basic Excel for Small Business: Part 2 At Toyota Training Room, 3rd Floor Of Chamber Building (10:00 AM)
• Donations For Madison County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association At 4733 University Dr NW (11:00 AM)
• Free Yoga Class At The Village Of Providence (5:30 PM)
• Huntsville Police Recruitment Meet And Greet At 5365 Triana Blvd (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Severe weather may be coming to the Huntsville area. Temperatures are rising after a recent cold snap and on Friday night, there is the possibility for severe thunderstorms. (US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama via Facebook)
• This Saturday, you can plant trees with Mayor Tommy Battle at John Hunt Park. This volunteer event is open to all ages and will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
• This is the last weekend to see Theatre Huntsville’s production of Stick Fly at the VBC Playhouse. Tickets to this critically acclaimed drama are available by calling 256-648-3346 or visiting the theatre’s website. (Theatre Huntsville via Facebook)
• In case you missed it: on Mar. 9, the Huntsville City Council approved over $350,000 in grant funding to eight local nonprofits that serve people who are struggling with homelessness. (WHNT News 19)

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— 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.