🌱 UA System In-State Tuition Freeze + Float Spa Coming Soon

Hey, everybody. It's me, Joyce Nash, your host of the Huntsville Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 80 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. Alabama residents will not see their tuition increase for the 2023-2024 school year at the University of Alabama, according to the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. Tuition rates will remain frozen for in-state students at the university's main campus, as well as its locations at Huntsville and Birmingham. However, tuition for students coming from out of state will increase by three percent. (Rocket City Now)
2. News 19 is teaming up with Huntsville-based nonprofit Kids to Love to pack bookbags for children in foster care. On Friday, Jun. 16, News 19 staff members will fill bookbags with school supplies such as paper, colored pencils, and pens. These bags will be given to children in foster care at the beginning of the school year. Click here to learn more about Kids to Love or make a donation. (WHNT)
3. Huntsville's first "float spa" will be opening its doors later this year. Float Huntsville will be located next to Handel's Ice Cream at Blue in Valley Bend. According to the business' website, float therapy can be beneficial for chronic pain and stress relief. The float spa will offer tanks with heavily salted water that allow the customer to choose whether to keep the lights on or not to customize the level of relaxation. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

Wednesday, June 14

• Madison County Farmers Market At 1022 Cook Avenue (8:00 AM)
• Book Signing And Story Time At Learning Express Toys Of Huntsville (11:00 AM)
• Mike Roberts - June 2023 Live Music At Liquor Express & Craft Beer Store (4:00 PM)
• Live Music At CO/OP Community Table & Bar (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Hays Nature Preserve is hosting a Pollinator Week Party on Jun. 21 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This event will feature educational and kid-friendly activities. Click here to learn more. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
• The Huntsville Police Department shared pictures from its School Resource Officer camp. Students at Huntsville City Schools got an up-close look at police cars and then played laser tag with officers. (Huntsville Police Department via Facebook)
• The Huntsville Museum of Art offers membership perks such as free admission, access to exclusive events, class discounts, and more. Learn more about museum membership here. (Huntsville Museum of Art via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.