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Greetings Huntsville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Madison County family’s 47-year search for baby born at Huntsville Hospital
  • Why Huntsville’s bomb squad rushed to a quiet Hartselle neighborhood
  • Why a Marshall County teen was rushed to Huntsville Hospital

Also on today's calendar: Teen Writers Hangout and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 40 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 54, low: 34.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘We've been looking for 47 years:' Alabama woman ramps up search for former foster child (whnt.com) — A Madison County family is renewing a decades-long search for a former foster baby who was born at Huntsville Hospital in 1978 and later adopted in South Alabama. After a recent cancer diagnosis, foster mom Terry Nayman shared the story and details on Facebook, where thousands of people across Alabama are helping her try to reconnect, hoping at least to learn that the woman is safe and happy.
   

• Huntsville Police Bomb Squad responds to suspicious device found at Hartselle woman's home (waff.com) — Huntsville residents should know the city’s Police Bomb Squad was called to Hartselle after a woman found shotgun shells taped together beside her car Friday night. Hartselle Police and Huntsville’s bomb team secured the suspicious device and removed it, and investigators say they have a suspect in mind but have not yet released a name or made any arrests.
   

• Arab teen killed in Marshall County wreck identified, school releases statement (waff.com) — A Marshall County teen from Arab died after being airlifted to Huntsville Hospital following a car crash near Cranford Road and Freeport Lane. The Brindlee Mountain High School eighth-grader later succumbed to his injuries, and state troopers are still investigating the wreck. Local families may see increased law enforcement presence as the probe continues.
   

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    I took her and her husband and let them spend 100.00. What did I get in return? The best gift I have EVER received!!!! We were talking in the car on… (Nextdoor Thurman Rd)
  • My heart is breaking for some of these little kids not having gifts for Christmas.
    I don't have a lot of money, but I like to think I have a good heart. I am about to pick up a young lady and take her to get her kids a few things… (Nextdoor Thurman Rd)
  • Federal, state and local leaders gathered Friday to unveil the future site of. Space Command’s headquarters. The command’s transition office is... (X: TeamRedstone)
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🗞 Nearby News

Redstone Arsenal

  • Secretary of War helps unveil sign for site of Space Command on Redstone Arsenal (waaytv.com)
  • U.S. Army buys more Black Hawk helicopters (defence-blog.com)

Madison

  • Alabama community rallies to save Ringo, an injured dog looking for a home: ‘Full of hope' (al.com)
  • Rep. Strong releases statement on Tennessee Valley mail issues, says USPS increasing staffing (whnt.com)
  • Rocket City Marathon to bring road closures and delays to Huntsville (huntsvilleal.gov)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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