🌱 New City Hall Progressing + Former HPD Officer Indicted For Murder

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this spring morning with your new copy of the Huntsville Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

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Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms. High: 81 Low: 56.

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Here are the four top stories in Huntsville today:

1. Huntsville's new city hall is already transforming the city's skyline, even while under construction. Construction is progressing according to schedule and is slated to be completed in the spring of 2023. The building will be among the tallest in Huntsville with seven stories. The new location is expected to bring together over 350 city employees and consolidate city offices into a "one-stop shop" for residents. (AL.com)
2. A Huntsville man has been indicted in connection with the death of his pregnant girlfriend in January 2022. David Michael McCoy, a former officer with the Huntsville Police Department, has been charged with three counts of capital murder. He is accused of shooting Courtney Spraggins while she was sitting in a vehicle in a parking lot. Last year, prosecutors indicated they would seek the death penalty in this case. (WSB-TV)
3. In the wake of the recent deadly tornado in North Alabama, the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board has issued a warning regarding potential scams. The organization's executive director, Chip Carden, explained that a common scam involves fraudulent contractors knocking on doors, asking for a down payment, and then disappearing. Carden is advising people in need of home repairs to ask to see a contractor's license card and proof of insurance. (WAFF 48)
4. A Madison County judge has dismissed a lawsuit that protested plans to open a second sports bar in the Clift Farms development. The lawsuit, filed by Jonathan's Grille, alleged breach of contract and promissory fraud, saying that developers were misleading about not having plans for a second sports bar in the development. Attorneys for the developer, Breland Companies, said there were "no contractual obligations" that would prevent a second sports bar. The judge's dismissal was without prejudice, leaving the option for the complaint to be refiled. (AL.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Window World Ribbon Cutting At Madison Chamber of Commerce (1:00 PM)
• Set Build For Spamalot At Theatre Huntsville (6:00 PM)
• Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour At Mark C. Smith Concert Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Limestone Child Advocacy Center brought attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month with its second annual motorcycle charity ride. More than 30 riders braved the windy weather and raised over $1,300 for the organization. (The News Courier)
• "Cinderella" is coming soon to the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall! The Huntsville Ballet Company is presenting this classic story on Apr. 14-16 and will feature over 80 local dancers. Click here for more information and tickets. (The Madison Record)
• This spring and summer, the Huntsville Botanical Garden is showcasing 18 origami-inspired metal sculptures. The sculptures include horses, boats, and a 25-foot-tall tower of origami cranes. (Rocket City Mom)

You're officially in the loop 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.