Friday, November 1st, 2024

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Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A fire at Fern Parc Apartments in Huntsville displaced 30 families, severely affecting resident Shyanne Davis who lost her possessions and photography equipment, complicating her livelihood and insurance claims. WAFF 48
- ➤ The Huntsville Police Department offers safety and eco-friendly tips for Halloween, advising on costume safety, driving precautions, and ways to reduce litter. Alabama Public Radio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Gurley, Alabama, a death investigation by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office suggests Amanda Carol Cook died from injuries after being accidentally hit by a vehicle during a confrontation with her family amidst a mental health crisis. FOX 54
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Huntsville author recounts haunting experiences linked to the historic W. L. Halsey Cash and Carry, blending the town's technological present with its eerie past. Huntsville Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The retirement crisis worsens in 2024 due to insufficient savings, elevated living costs, and a decline in traditional pensions, emphasizing the importance of early financial planning, according to a financial expert. Huntsville Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The first Annual International Alabama Plasma Physics Conference in Huntsville highlighted the state's potential to become a leading center for AI-driven plasma science and technology, supported by significant NSF grants. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ Nashville musician Dean Dillon donates 50 guitars to Madison City Schools through Concerts 4 A Cause to support music education. The Madison Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bob Jones High School's volleyball team finished as state runner-up after a dramatic five-set match against McGill-Toolen in the Class 7A championship. The Madison Record
- ➤ The 2024 Rocket City Classic basketball game attracted over 6,600 fans, with Alabama defeating Memphis and raising $1.2 million, benefiting the city and the Huntsville Hospital Foundation. FOX 54
- ➤ A team of senior baseball players from Huntsville participated in a 50-and-older Field of Dreams tournament in Dyersville, Iowa, embracing the nostalgia and camaraderie of playing on the iconic movie's field. The Madison Record
TRAVEL NEWS
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AAVSO 113th Annual Meeting at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
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Earthdog Event in Huntsville, Alabama
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Kimberlye McKinney Concert at Huntsville Botanical Garden
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Bearded Warriors Charity Golf Tournament 2024
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2024 HBCUgrow LEAD Conference: Fostering AI & STEM Partnerships
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