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1. How Huntsville grows: Inside the City's annexation process (huntsvilleal.gov) — Huntsville's growth strategy relies heavily on annexation, which has helped attract major employers like Mazda Toyota, Polaris, Amazon and Eli Lilly while shaping new neighborhoods such as the large Harris Farms project in north Huntsville. City planners describe a strict, multi-step review involving every department to gauge impacts on schools, roads and services before any land is added to city limits.
2. HEALS Huntsville helping non-English speaking families (whnt.com) — Families in Huntsville and Madison County can access low-cost medical, dental, and vision care for children up to 19 through HEALS clinics located inside local schools. The nonprofit specifically supports Spanish-speaking parents by providing language help so they can clearly communicate their children's needs. Appointments are open to eligible families, and donations help keep services going.
3. Crime Stoppers seeks tips on Susie Bush disappearance, Huntsville-area cases (waff.com) — Huntsville-area law enforcement is asking for your help solving several open cases, including the 2022 disappearance of 38-year-old Susie Bush after a shift at Applebee's on Hughes Road. Huntsville police also want tips to identify people who damaged a community clubhouse and used its pool, along with information on other ongoing investigations.
4. PPG investing $70 million to expand Huntsville aerospace operations (waff.com) — PPG is putting $70 million into expanding its long-running aerospace operations in Huntsville, adding a new 112,000-square-foot facility and freeing up more space for manufacturing. The investment is expected to boost production of aircraft windows and other aerospace products and create room for future growth. For local residents, it signals continued strength and potential job opportunities in Huntsville's aerospace sector.
5. Huntsville airport receives $1.9 million ALDOT grant for new storage facility (hvilleblast.com) — Huntsville International Airport is getting a $1.9 million ALDOT grant to build a new storage facility for its snow-removal and deicing equipment, helping keep winter flights running safely. The 10,800-square-foot building will protect expensive vehicles, store chemicals, and give crews better access during storms, with construction expected to take about six months once started.
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