🌱 Recovery Center Grand Opening + Shooting Suspect Arrested

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Huntsville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two. High: 90 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. R.O.S.S. Madison County, a community recovery center, will be hosting a grand opening event in Huntsville on Friday, Jul. 7 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The center will be open daily from 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and will offer support groups, a children's room, and a computer lab. The organization offers peer support to individuals who are struggling with addiction with a focus on recovery. R.O.S.S. received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021. (WHNT)
2. A suspect has been arrested following a shooting in Huntsville on Wednesday morning. Twenty-year-old Jamontez Rodgers is facing charges of assault and shooting into an occupied dwelling following a shooting incident that occurred near the intersection of Foster and Drake Avenues. The alleged victim had non-life-threatening injuries. Rodgers has been booked into the Madison County Jail. (WAFF)
3. The Redstone Rocket has found three great events happening this weekend in Huntsville! This evening, enjoy Cocktails at The View at Burritt on the Mountain. Tomorrow morning, there will be a yoga class at 9:00 a.m. in MidCity on the lawn under High Point's climbing wall. Participants are advised to bring their own mats and water bottles. Also on Saturday, Topgolf is hosting brunch and golf from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Redstone Rocket)

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Today in Huntsville:

Thursday, July 6

• Live Music At Mazzaras (5:30 PM)
• Tyler AK Live At Stovehouse (6:00 PM)
• Weekly Thursday Night Game Gathering At IHOP (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, Jul. 8, the City of Huntsville's Green Team will be hosting a community clean-up in Five Points. Volunteers will meet at 8:00 a.m. at Lewter Park. All ages are welcome to volunteer, and supplies will be provided. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
• Lyrique Music Productions will be presenting Carrie the Musical on Jul. 14-23 at the VBC Playhouse. Tickets are on sale now! (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)
• If your company has interns for the summer, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber has upcoming programs to help connect your interns to the local business community. Click here to see all upcoming chamber events. (Huntsville/Madison County Chamber via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.