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In today's newsletter:

• How Huntsville teens are training now for tomorrow’s utility jobs
• Why did a Huntsville middle school cancel its girls basketball season?
• How Huntsville officers braved floodwaters to save a freezing resident

Also on today's calendar: Huntsville Ballet presents The Nutcracker and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 25 degrees.
• Sunday: Sunny, breezy and much colder, temps: high: 30, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mae Jemison students gain hands-on skills at Huntsville Utilities (waaytv.com) — High school seniors from Mae Jemison are spending their days alongside Huntsville Utilities crews, learning the hands-on skills needed to keep the city’s water and gas systems running. Through the “Pipeline to Success” program, they’re gaining paid, real-world experience, mentorship, and a clearer path into stable utility careers as Huntsville’s growth drives demand for more skilled workers.
   

2. Mountain Gap Middle School cancels girls basketball season amid participation concerns (rocketcitynow.com) — Mountain Gap Middle School in Huntsville has canceled its girls basketball season this year because too few students signed up, raising worries about the future of girls’ sports across Huntsville City Schools. Parents and community members cite costs, transportation, and academic conflicts as barriers, while the district says offerings depend on interest and notes Mountain Gap students can try out for teams at other schools.
   

3. Service shoutout: Huntsville Police honors officer for heroism (waff.com) — A Huntsville police officer is being praised after wading through waist-deep floodwaters on Millvale Drive to rescue a man suffering from dangerous hypothermia. The department publicly thanked Officer Miller and Officer Morris for their quick actions, while a grateful family member called Miller a true hero for her kindness and bravery during the early-morning emergency.
   

4. More misconduct issues surface for Huntsville Police Department (waaytv.com) — Huntsville residents are learning of more internal misconduct issues at the city’s police department, including the recent termination of one officer and another placed on administrative duty after an arrest. Court filings show prosecutors now seeking to drop charges against one officer after treatment and service, while department leaders declined on-camera interviews citing ongoing investigations.
   

5. Alabama student ambassadors deliver 10,000 socks statewide to Salvation Army, inspired by donation need (rocketcitynow.com) — Student leaders from Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates kicked off a massive sock donation at the Salvation Army on Seminole Drive in Huntsville, where deliveries began this afternoon. Their statewide drive collected over 10,000 pairs, with more than 3,350 socks staying in the Huntsville area to help local residents facing homelessness this season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntsville

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• Rocky Dale Davis
  Huntsville Levity Live, 2012 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Huntsville Ballet presents The Nutcracker
  Mark C. Smith Concert Hall , 700 Monroe St SW , Huntsville
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Huntsville Ballet performs The Nutcracker
  Mark C. Smith Concert Hall , 700 Monroe St SW , Huntsville
  2:00 pm
• Christmas Concert at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library
  Huntsville-Madison County Public Library , 915 Monroe St SW , Huntsville
  6:30 pm
• The Nutcracker presented by Huntsville Ballet Company & Accompanied by Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
  Mark C. Smith Concert Hall , 700 Monroe St SW , Huntsville
  7:03 pm

Sunday December 14

• The Nutcracker performed by Huntsville Ballet Company with Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
  Mark C. Smith Concert Hall , 700 Monroe St SW , Huntsville
  1:00 pm
• Winter Spice Tea Social
  4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW , Huntsville
  2:00 pm
• Jane Austen Birthday Tea with Musical Guest John Onder
  South Huntsville Public Library , 7901-L Bailey Cove Rd SE , Huntsville
  2:30 pm
• Holiday Concert with the Huntsville Concert Band
  Madison Public Library , 142 Plaza Blvd , Madison
  3:00 pm
• An Evening with Peter Billingsley & A Christmas Story
  Mars Music Hall , 700 Monroe St SW , Huntsville
  6:30 pm

Monday December 15

• District 4 Public Office Hours with Council Member Bill Kling
  City of Huntsville , 915 Monroe St SW , Huntsville
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• 2025 Huntsville: ASmartPlace College Career Fair
  Huntsville Madison County Chamber The Atrium at Redstone Federal Credit Union
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Thank you to whom ever took out my trash and bought my cans back.
  I ham elderly and have a back injury so this was so incredible. I love my neighborhood. (Nextdoor Chaffee)
• Hello, I live over in the Winchester Apartments.
  I have noticed a Huskey type of dog roaming frantically. She has glacier blue eyes and has a blonde/white coat. Is anyone missing her? My husband has… (Nextdoor Rose Drive)

• ⭐️𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗧⭐️ HPD Officers put their safety on the line to protect our community every day, and Officer Miller recently demonstrated what true... (X: HSVPolice)
• After watching an entire panel struggle to survive their seats, I wrote about the quiet crisis unfolding at conferences and events everywhere. ... (X: TeamRedstone)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Sanitation in Huntsville. Apply here.
• InTown Suites posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Huntsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntsville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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