🌱 Shooting Suspect Identified + Animal Services Fall Block Party

Hi all. Joyce Nash here with your Thursday edition of the Huntsville Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 88 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. The Huntsville Police Department has identified a suspect connected to a shooting that occurred last week on Bonnell Drive. The shooting took place on Aug. 29, and two people — Sequoiya Mone’e Lamar, 20, and D’Asia Monique Morris, 24 — were fatally wounded. Tye’ Deshun Stevens, 23, is wanted on two warrants of capital murder. Investigators said that Stevens may be in Annison, Alabama or Columbia, South Carolina. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Julian Johnson at (256) 924-1778. (WHNT)
2. Huntsville City Councilman Devyn Keith has said he will stop operating a short-term rental from his home after he was found to be in violation of city ordinances. Keith said he did not knowingly break the law, but he assumed he could rent bedrooms at his property because it is his primary residence. The City of Huntsville restricts short-term rentals in most areas zoned as residential districts. Keith has reached an agreement with the city to no longer operate the short-term rental and reimburse the city for lodging taxes. (AL.com)
3. This Saturday, Sep. 9, Huntsville Animal Services will host a Fall Block Party with free pet adoptions. This event will highlight the shelter's "block-head" breeds. Director of Huntsville Animal Services Dr. Karen Sheppard said these breeds may look tough, but they tend to be low-maintenance, healthy, and enthusiastic pets. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 4950 Triana Blvd. SW. (Rocket City Now)

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Today in Huntsville:

Thursday, September 7

• Madison County Farmers Market At 1022 Cook Ave. (8:00 AM)
• $5 After 5 At The Huntsville Museum Of Art (5:00 PM)
• Jayne & The Huntsmen Live At The Electric Belle (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• You can take a moment to connect with the environment during a nature journaling workshop at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. This event will take place on Sep. 9, and attendees will be able to document plants, insects, and more on a guided observation walk. (Huntsville Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• The All Seasons Fashion Week is kicking off today with a Meet and Greet at Studio 53. The event will continue with a Masquerade Ball tomorrow, Sep. 8, and a Fashion Extravaganza on Sep. 9. Click here for tickets. (Arts Huntsville via Facebook)
• Theatre Huntsville has announced that single tickets to upcoming shows in the 2023-2024 season are now available for purchase. Click here to buy tickets. (Theatre Huntsville via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.