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Cheers Huntsville! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Huntsville neighbors can help refill Salvation Army's empty pantry.
  • Where and when Huntsville Police will run today's DUI checkpoint
  • Could your Mill Creek business qualify for $25,000 in upgrades?

Also on today's calendar: America 250: The Army Comes to Huntsville: Madison County during WWII, 1941-1945 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Salvation Army facing urgent need for canned good, non-perishables (whnt.com) — Huntsville's Salvation Army is warning of a critical food shortage and is urgently asking local residents to donate canned and non-perishable items. With more families struggling to afford groceries and housing, the group expects demand to keep rising and says continued community support is essential to keep pantry services running without interruption.
   

2. Huntsville Police announce DUI checkpoint locations for Friday (waff.com) — Huntsville Police will run a DUI traffic safety checkpoint today, and drivers may be asked for license, registration, and proof of insurance while officers watch closely for impairment and other violations. Residents are urged to plan sober rides in advance and to report suspected impaired drivers to HPD's non-emergency line or 911 for immediate dangers.
   

3. Huntsville launches façade grant program for Mill Creek businesses (waff.com) — Huntsville businesses in the Mill Creek neighborhood can now apply for city grants of up to $25,000 to upgrade their building exteriors, from paint and windows to signage and ADA improvements. Funded with $175,000 in federal dollars, the program targets operating businesses near downtown, with applications already under review and awards expected within about 60 days.
   

4. Mental Health First Aid Equips UAH Faculty, Staff To Support Students (huntsvillebusinessjournal.com) — UAH in Huntsville is expanding support for students' mental health by training faculty and staff in Mental Health First Aid, with another class scheduled on campus Oct. 22. Trained employees learn to recognize warning signs, offer safe initial help, and connect students to the Counseling Center, which reports higher persistence rates among students who use its services.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND!
    Thank you all so much! Missing dog! His name is Lance. He took off sometime earlier this afternoon in a neighborhood near Drake/Patton. (Nextdoor Squaw Valley)
  • Good morning neighbors.
    There are INDEED big cats in this area, so don't let anytone tell you there are not! Screenshot from video sent to James Spann courtesy of Suzanne… (Nextdoor Whitesburg)
  • Atrium Hospitality posted a job opening for Houseman in Huntsville. Apply here.
  • Crescent Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Banquet Houseperson 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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