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And on the Huntsville Patch calendar - A Civil War Santa: TN Valley Civil War Roundtable Open House

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Good morning Huntsville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Huntsville sanctuaries helped shape the city we know today?
  • What the two new Huntsville elementary schools will look like
  • How three Huntsville heroes turned two near‑tragedies into survival stories

Also on today's calendar: A Civil War Santa: TN Valley Civil War Roundtable Open House and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Eric D.!

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 52 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 44, low: 34.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The history of worship in Huntsville: Sacred spaces, enduring stories (huntsvilleal.gov) — Huntsville’s historic churches, synagogues, and sanctuaries have shaped the city’s neighborhoods, civic life, and sense of community for more than two centuries. This piece walks you through local landmarks like Church of the Nativity, Temple B’nai Sholom, and St. Bartley Primitive Baptist, highlighting their architecture, traditions, and the City Council’s recent recognition of St. Bartley’s 205th anniversary.
   

2. Huntsville City Schools Breaks Ground on Two New Elementary Schools (schoolconstructionnews.com) — Huntsville City Schools has broken ground on a $56 million shared campus that will replace Montview Elementary and ASFL Elementary on Montview’s existing property, with opening planned for August 2027. The project is part of a broader push to modernize Huntsville schools, following this year’s opening of a new central office and Huntsville Center for Technology campus.
   

3. Huntsville Police, Sons of the American Revolution award life‑saving medals for heroic acts (waff.com) — Huntsville police are honoring Officer Glazier and two residents with Life-Saving Medals after their quick actions saved a toddler from drowning and a shooting victim on Slaughter Road. The trio performed CPR, flagged down first responders, and provided critical medical aid that helped both victims survive until ambulances arrived, highlighting everyday heroism in the community.
   

4. Longtime members of Madison Hospital Wellness Center disappointed over closure announcement (whnt.com) — Huntsville Hospital will close the Madison Hospital Wellness Center on January 4, 2026, converting it into an outpatient imaging facility. Longtime members who rely on its evening water aerobics and social support worry about losing critical help for diabetes, chronic pain, and community connection, though the Jones Valley Wellness Center will remain open.
   

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📸 Santa taking a well deserved break at Bridge-street. Ho,Ho,Ho! —Eric D. Like

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: My other neighbor was able to convince her to come inside for the night and is taking care of her.
    She is warm and fed and playing with the other dogs. I think this sweet baby has been abandoned. She has been sitting on this porch for a few days… (Nextdoor Meridian St N)
  • Huge Thanks to everyone.
    This is a wonderful community. All my babies are home. And a special Thanks to Mr. Derrick. Maverick and Rosie are home. They came home on… (Nextdoor Oak Park)
  • Clay Morris is officially serving as Hoover’s new police chief, stepping into the role Dec. 1 and becoming the city’s first new chief in two decades... (X: whnt)
  • Woman with over 100 prior arrests charged in crash that killed 70-year-old pedestrian. |... (X: waff48)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Janitorial Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in Huntsville. Apply here.
  • DoorDash posted a job opening for Restaurant Delivery in Huntsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntsville here.

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