🌱 New Shuttle Service + New Forensics Building + Free Yoga For Vets

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Huntsville.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 97 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Huntsville city council recently voted to approve a license for Porter Transfer Express to operate a shuttle service for local residents. As the area experiences rapid growth, city leaders say that the new shuttle service will provide another option for public transportation, especially for people who do not own or have access to a vehicle. A date has not yet been set for when the new shuttle service will launch. (WHNT)
2. The Huntsville Planning Commission has approved the construction of a new criminal forensics building, which is set to be located across the street from the city's criminal justice complex. The facility will be part of the Huntsville Police Department and will include two structures - a warehouse and a crime scene investigation building - that will each be around 15,000 square feet. The criminal forensics building will include offices, areas to examine and prepare evidence, and areas to store and process evidence. (AL.com)
3. Huntsville veterans can attend free weekly yoga classes through the Veterans Yoga Project, a national nonprofit organization. Local Air Force veteran and yoga teacher Kristi Clark has been leading free classes since April, and class attendees say that yoga has helped reduce their physical pain and anxiety. Clark leads a 90-minute class every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Move with Resilience yoga studio that is free for veterans, their families, and first responders. Another free class is offered for veterans registered with the Huntsville Vet Center that occurs every other Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

Saturday, July 29

• Back To School Bash At Jaycee Building-John Hunt Park (10:00 AM)
• Magic On The Mercury & Chase At North Alabama Railroad Museum (10:00 AM)
• Moontime Market At The Camp (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Today, Jul. 29, is the last day to donate school supplies to the Huntsville Police Department's school supply drive. Donations will be going to Huntsville nonprofit Free 2 Teach, which distributes free supplies to teachers. Drop-off locations are available at the North, South, and West Precincts, as well as at the Public Safety Complex. (Huntsville Police Department via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, this weekend, Theatre Huntsville is holding auditions for an upcoming production of "Alabama Story." Set in 1959 Montgomery, this play explores politics and friendships during the civil rights movement. (Theatre Huntsville via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for Jazz in the Park! On Sundays in September, there will be a jazz performance at Big Spring Park from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Each event will also include food trucks, art exhibitions, and activities for kids. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)

That's it for today! See you all soon for your next 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.