🌱 WZYP Collecting Donations + One HPD Officer Fatally Shot

Morning, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Huntsville Patch newsletter — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 55.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntsville:

1. Radio station WZYP in Huntsville is collecting donations to support relief efforts in Mississippi following a devastating tornado. The station has partnered with the American Red Cross and is collecting donations in the form of monetary contributions as well as essential items such as clothing, non-perishable food, and toiletries. The donations will be sent directly to those affected by the tornado in Mississippi. (WZDX)
2. A police officer in Huntsville died after being shot in the line of duty, while another officer was wounded and hospitalized. The officers were shot while responding to a domestic violence call on Monday afternoon. The suspect was also fatally wounded during the incident. (AL.com)
3. The Meta Huntsville data center has donated $90,00 to schools in the area to support education. The donation will be used to fund various educational initiatives, such as STEM programs and other classroom needs. This donation is part of Meta’s ongoing commitment to supporting the local community. (AL.com)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Master Artist Workshop With Alan Pastrana at Huntsville Museum of Art (9:00 AM)
• Landscape Design 101 At The Huntsville Botanical Garden (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up: severe weather in Huntsville is possible Friday night, leading up to Saturday morning. (US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama via Facebook)
• Huntsville can expect three miles of new sidewalks in various locations. The project is set to begin in two weeks. (City of Huntsville, Alabama - Government via Facebook)
• There are only a few days left to view the “Encounters: John Cleveland” paintings at the Huntsville Museum of Art. The paintings show the quality of light in impeccable detail. (Huntsville Museum of Art via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.