🌱 Rep. Strong Calls For Space Command Probe + Free Wellness Event

Hello, Huntsville! I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with periods of sun. High: 90 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. Alabama Congressman Dale Strong is speaking out following the Biden administration's decision to cancel the anticipated move of U.S. Space Command Headquarters to Huntsville. Strong has promised investigations into the decision, saying that he wants to hear from military leadership regarding the decision. Strong is placing blame on the commander of Space Command Gen. James Dickenson and Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall for what he is calling a political decision. (WAAY)
2. Huntsville Culinary Month and Restaurant Week kicked off on Aug. 1. In its eleventh year, Huntsville Restaurant Week aims to highlight local restaurants and chefs. From Aug. 11-20, 87 Huntsville restaurants will be offering discounts and specials. There will be special events throughout the month, and the Rocket City Delivered app is offering the code HRW2023 to waive delivery fees for participating restaurants. (Huntsville Business Journal)
3. Three local nonprofit organizations are working together to bring free health and community services to residents in North Alabama. On Monday, Aug. 7, there will be free health screenings provided by Central North Alabama Health Services at the Salvation Army from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 12, the Community Fun & Wellness Festival will take place at the Dr. Richard Shower's Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This event will include school supply giveaways, prizes, a petting zoo, live music, and more. (Rocket City Now)

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Today in Huntsville:

Saturday, August 5

• Huntsville Cars & Coffee At MidCity District (8:00 AM)
• North Alabama Carpenters Gathering At Sanctuary Huntsville (12:00 PM)
• Kountry Wayne At Stand Up Live Huntsville (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntsville Botanical Garden is gearing up for its fall Scarecrow Trail. Community groups, businesses, schools, families, and individuals can sign up to build a scarecrow for the garden's display. Registration is available until Aug. 24. (Huntsville Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Cavalry Hill Community Center has a new fitness room outfitted with equipment like free weights and cardio machines. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Two Huntsville Police Department officers were recently awarded Lifesaving Medals. Officers Wesley Widner and Michael Tucker received this commendation following an incident in November 2022 where they provided life-saving first aid to a man with a gunshot wound. (Huntsville Police Department via Facebook)
• This year's last Concert in the Park will take place on Monday, Aug. 7 at Big Spring Park. Shane Davis Group and Rocket City Latin Band will take the stage, and the show will start at 6:30 p.m. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)

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• Social Security Seminar on August 10th and 15th at the Downtown Huntsville Library (August 10)
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— 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.