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Hello Huntsville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Huntsville's new courthouse became proof in a national funding fight
  • How a new park near Huntsville Brownsferry could change west Madison
  • How Columbia's big night in Huntsville finally ended a 101-game skid

Also on today's calendar: Teen Writers Hangout and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. GSA opposes judiciary property control bill over courthouse maintenance risks (tradersunion.com) — A new federal courthouse in Huntsville was finished in 2024 for $7 million under budget, with upgraded security, energy efficiency, and building technology. That project is now a key example in a national fight over who should control and maintain federal courthouses, as the GSA warns a proposed Senate bill could raise costs and safety risks compared with its current management approach.
   

2. New multiuse park approved for Madison (whnt.com) — A new 23-acre multiuse park has been approved just off Huntsville Brownsferry Road in one of Madison's fastest-growing western neighborhoods, bringing new soccer fields, playgrounds, pavilions, and a dog park. City leaders are also seeking a donor to secure naming rights, giving local residents and businesses a chance to leave a lasting mark on the community.
   

3. It's over! Columbia pulls away from Greensboro, ends 101-game losing streak (al.com) — Huntsville fans at Milton Frank Stadium witnessed history Saturday as Columbia finally snapped its 101-game football losing streak with a 41-14 win over Greensboro. The long-awaited breakthrough caps a major roster rebuild under second-year coach Sammie Coates and marks the program's first victory since 2015, energizing local high school football supporters.
   

4. Federal grant expands health care options to rural Alabama community (al.com) — Huntsville is one of several Alabama cities benefiting from new federal health center funding, as Capstone Health and other providers share in a $102 million HRSA investment. The article spotlights a new Capstone clinic planned for Fayette, detailing expanded primary, women's, and behavioral health services aimed at strengthening care access across rural northwest Alabama.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • BOONE HAS BEEN FOUND, a lady reached out to me on facebook saying she saw him on her ring camera tonight and we went right over.
    Didn't take long and he was in someone's front yard and he saw me and ran straight at me! We are so thankful for everyone who has supported us. He's… (Nextdoor Willow Bend/Baileycove)
  • Found a small cat/kitten outside our house yesterday, gave her some food and water and left her out thinking she's somebody's cat.
    She came back this morning after the storm and hasn't left since.. Shes probably at most 6 months old, and very small. I tried calling shelters to… (Nextdoor Willow Bend/Baileycove)
  • Floyd E Tut Fann State Veterans Home posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Huntsville. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Huntsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntsville here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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