Rocket City News

THAAD defense system team sees leadership change The Missile Defense Agency held a change-of-charter ceremony June 10 for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Project Office. Outgoing THAAD Project Manager Col. Anthony Douglas, who arrived at MDA in 2021, relinquished responsibility to Col. John Holcombe. Reference: www.theredstonerocket.com

Woman killed, 1 injured in Huntsville motorcycle crash A woman died this morning in a crash in Huntsville that left one other person injured. Don Webster of HEMSI said the incident happened at about 5:40 a.m. on Alabama 53 near Research Park. Reference: www.al.com

Trash Pandas Homestand Highlights: June 4-9 Negro League Tribute and Cat Rescue Night highlight fifth homestand. Negro League Tribute Night: Fans will have the opportunity to meet and receive autographs former Negro League players during the game! Reference: www.milb.com

Gov. Kay Ivey | The Alabama anti-squatting law will take effect June 1, 2024 House Bill 182 , sponsored by Rep. Craig Lipscomb , to strengthen homeowners’ rights against squatters who illegally occupy their property. “It has been said that a person’s home is their castle, yet after a national rise in illegal occupations of homeowner’s private property, it is apparent that more must be done to halt criminals from commandeering people’s homes,” said Governor Ivey. The new law creates penalties for falsifying real estate documents and establishes a process, administered by local law enforcement, to quickly remove individuals who are occupying a dwelling without authorization. “In Alabama, private property rights are paramount. This new law puts would-be squatters on notice that any attempt to hijack and take over someone’s home will be met with swift action by law enforcement. The best dwelling for an illegal squatter is a jail cell, and we in state government should never r