🌱 New Starbucks At Constellation + Huntsville Native Sets Golf Record

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Joyce Nash, your host of the Huntsville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 86 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. Following issues with City permitting, a new Starbucks location will finally arrive at Downtown Huntsville after permits were secured last week. Construction has begun on the Starbucks at Constellation, near the Von Braun Center. When the new Starbucks construction appeared on the Huntsville Planning Commission's docket earlier this year, members of the commission expressed concern at the potential for traffic congestion leading into downtown. (AL.com)
2. University of Alabama golfer, and Huntsville native, Nick Dunlap, scored a record-setting round of 12-under par 60, which led the Crimson Tide to a 36-hole clubhouse lead at the Hamptons Intercollegiate competition. Dunlap is now the 18th golfer in NCAA history to record a 60 in a tournament. The Tide will now enter this final round of the competition with a four-stroke advantage at 19-under par 557. (WZDX)
3. Huntsville native and Westminster Christian alum Ellie Korotky was crowned Auburn University's Homecoming Queen this week. Korotky, an AU Senior, was a member of the Westminster Christian Academy dance team in middle and high school and is currently a Captain of the AU Tiger Paws Dance Team. Korotky says she is proud to represent her hometown, serving as a role model for girls in Huntsville as she ends her undergraduate chapter and prepares for her next steps of grad school and becoming a registered dietician. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

Wednesday, October 4

• Flu Shot Clinic At Bob Harrison Senior Center (9:00 AM)
• Hamburgers And Hayrides At Huntsville Botanical Garden (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The annual Galaxy of Lights 5k Race and 3k Fun Run will return on Nov. 27-28 at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, and registration is now live. Sign up today to secure your spot to run, walk, or jog through the dazzling displays. (Huntsville Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• The 35th Annual Moundville Native American Festival will be celebrating the culture of Southeastern Native Americans now through Saturday, Oct. 7. Head over to nearby Moundaville to meet artisans, watch traditional dances, and listen to stories and music at the Moundville Archaeological Park and Museum. (Rocket City Mom via Instagram)
• Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is returning to Huntsville this month, with shows running from Oct. 19-29. These shows will be held in the MidCity District with its all-new “Let’s Build a Dream” Tour. Tickets are now available online. (Rocket City Mom via Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.