🌱 Two Teens Arrested For Shooting Incident + Miracle Bash Fundraiser

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 84 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Huntsville Police Department has arrested two teenagers in connection with a shooting that occurred on Jul. 8. The shooting took place on Pike Place, and there were no reported injuries. The Anti-Crime Team and the Violent Crimes unit worked together to arrest a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old suspect. The teenagers both face charges of shooting into an occupied vehicle as well as drug trafficking due to being in possession of fentanyl at the time of their arrests. (WAFF)
2. On Aug. 4, the Huntsville Hospital Foundation's 18th annual Miracle Bash will take place at The Royal at Stovehouse. This event is open to guests 21 and older and will include a silent auction, live music, and games. Funds raised at the event will go towards purchasing medical equipment for sick and premature babies, as well as to support Madison Hospital’s Level II nursery. Funds will also be used to purchase warmers for babies and high-tech beds for infants. Click here to learn more about the event. (WHNT)
3. Madison County is experiencing a shortage of volunteer firefighters, and the issue is especially prevalent in nearby Meridianville. Chief of the Meridianville Volunteer Fire Department Brandon Burgess said that the population in the area has doubled, resulting in higher call volumes and more fires. He explained that volunteer departments are stretched thin by responding to calls and managing the daily administrative and financial tasks. (WAFF)

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Today in Huntsville:

Saturday, July 22

• Star Wars Invasion At EarlyWorks Children's Museum (9:00 AM)
• Dog Yoga With A New Leash On Life At Light On Yoga Fitness (9:30 AM)
• Invisible Summer Music Fest At Fractal Brewing Project (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you explored all four of Huntsville's locally-designated historic districts? This helpful guide includes the history of each of the districts and how they came to be designated as historic. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
• Sign-ups are now open for fall youth soccer, flag football, and volleyball with Huntsville Parks and Recreation. Registration will be open through Aug. 5, and you can click here to learn more. (Huntsville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• This fall, the Huntsville Museum of Art will be hosting four Master Artist Workshops. Courses will cover watercolor painting, portrait painting, portrait photography, and pastel landscape painting. Click here to register or learn more. (Huntsville Museum of Art via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox soon 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.