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In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Huntsville police seize gambling machines from a local gas station?
  • How Huntsville’s biggest expansion in decades could change your neighborhood
  • Where Huntsville police may set up New Year’s Eve DUI checkpoints tonight

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📰 News we're reading

1. Huntsville PD confiscates illegal gambling machines from gas station on University Dr. (waff.com) — Huntsville police seized two suspected illegal gambling machines from a gas station on University Drive Monday morning, and investigators say the case is still active. Nearby customers told a reporter they’d seen the machines and were unsure why they were allowed, since such gambling devices are illegal in Alabama. Police have not yet released further details but plan to update the public.
   

2. Huntsville's annexations signal growth across the Tennessee Valley (rocketcitynow.com) — Huntsville has annexed more than 3,000 acres across four counties this year, marking its largest expansion in nearly two decades and reshaping growth patterns around Madison and Limestone County. Local officials say the move is driving jobs, tax revenue, and new subdivisions, while also straining volunteer fire departments and county services. Residents can expect more development, infrastructure demands, and employment opportunities across the Tennessee Valley.
   

3. Huntsville Police Department announces New Year's Eve DUI checkpoints (rocketcitynow.com) — Huntsville police will run their final DUI checkpoint of the year tonight, New Year’s Eve, at one or more crash‑prone intersections across the city. Drivers should be ready with license, insurance and registration, and are urged to report suspected impaired drivers so officers can keep local roads safer during holiday celebrations.
   

4. Huntsville Police Department: 2025 Rewind (huntsvilleal.gov) — Huntsville residents get a year-end look at how HPD responded to storms, major investigations and traffic safety campaigns while expanding facilities and training new officers. The department also highlights community events, youth-focused initiatives and technology upgrades aimed at keeping neighborhoods safer and strengthening trust across the city heading into 2026.
   

5. Huntsville powers past Oxford to claim second Huntsville City Classic title in three years (al.com) — Huntsville High’s boys basketball team just claimed the Huntsville City Classic title, their second in three years, behind a huge tournament from junior standout Evan Toms. The Panthers capped a grueling stretch of seven games in 10 days with a fourth-quarter surge over Oxford, showcasing the depth and confidence of this year’s retooled roster. Local fans can expect big things as area play heats up.
   

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