🌱HudsonAlpha Statewide Impact + New Elementary School in Madison

Morning, people of Huntsville! It's me again, Amy Young, your host of the Huntsville Daily.

• Issues with reflective striping on I-565
• HudsonAlpha's impact on the state
• New elementary school in Madison

Want to support local news in Huntsville? Become a Patch Supporter for just $5 per month and help keep the Huntsville Daily going, plus get other exclusive perks. Click here to learn more.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 49 Low: 38.

Shoutout to our premier local sponsors:

• Martinson & Beason, P.C. have been been providing trusted legal advice in Huntsville since 1937. Give your loved ones peace of mind with a comprehensive estate plan. Click here for more info.
• Women4Women OBGYN is Huntsville's most unique women's health center. They offer comprehensive medical care for women, by women. Visit them here to learn more.

Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to get started.

Here are the top stories today in Huntsville:

1. The reflective striping on I-565 has gotten really hard to see sometimes, especially in the rain or the afternoon sun. However, it looks like they might not get an upgrade until the summer. The road is still waiting on the last layer of pavement before the permanent striping can be put on. (WHNT)
2. The Village of Providence donated toys for Toys for Tots! Eleven boxes were filled with toys this year for the organization. This is their 11th year donating. (WAAY)
3. Between 2006 and today, HudsonAlpha has generated $3.2B of economic impact for the state. According to an analysis done recently to look at HudsonAlpha, they’re not only doing groundbreaking research, but they’re also pouring so much back into Alabama. (Yellowhammer News)
4. The City of Madison is looking to build a new elementary school! Currently, they’re looking at unincorporated territory in Limestone County to be the home of the new school! (WAFF)
5. Dr. Carl Grote, Jr, a well-known doctor and philanthropist in Huntsville, has passed away. Dr. Grote suffered from Parkinson's disease and will be missed by the community. (WAFF)

Today's Huntsville Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Huntsville!

Today in Huntsville:

• Jemison vs Limestone High - Bowling (3:30 PM)
• Columbia vs Buckhorn - Bowling (4:30 PM)
• BOE - Citizen Comments - Huntsville Junior High School (5:30 PM)
• BOE - Work Session - Huntsville Junior High School (6:00 PM)
• Winter Concert - Huntsville High School (7:00 PM)

From My Notebook:

• All the angels on the Huntsville Salvation Army's tree have been adopted! You can still donate money or gifts at their office to make sure those kids have the best Christmas! (Details)

You can get your local business featured here in the Huntsville Daily for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more.

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Amy Young

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Huntsville Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at huntsville@patch.com.