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Hi Huntsville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why one Tinsel Trail tree carries 13 powerful stories of sacrifice
  • Could new signs finally end downtown Huntsville’s surprise parking tickets?
  • Which Huntsville-area suburbs now top the list for pricey homes?

Also on today's calendar: Jane Austen: Tea & Trivia and 6 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kathleen T.!

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 54, low: 41.
  • Thursday: Rain and a t-storm; breezy, with a high of 60 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Christmas Tree on Huntsville's Tinsel Trail honors fallen police officers (waff.com) — A Christmas tree on Huntsville’s Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park is honoring 13 Huntsville police officers who died in the line of duty, including Officer William Freeman. Sgt. Chris Jackson says the memorial is meant to support grieving families and remind residents of the officers’ dedication, especially during the holidays.
   

2. Downtown Huntsville parking confusion prompts push for better signage (rocketcitynow.com) — Downtown Huntsville drivers are getting ticketed after unknowingly parking in private paid lots, prompting a city councilman to push for clearer signs separating free and paid spaces. With confusion peaking during busy events like the Tinsel Trail, city attorneys are also reviewing how enforceable tickets from private parking companies really are.
   

3. Where are the most expensive homes in Huntsville metro? 2025 rankings (al.com) — If you’re house-hunting around Huntsville, new rankings show Owens Cross Roads, Madison, and Gurley leading the metro for highest typical home values, with Huntsville itself eighth on the list. Using Zillow and Stacker data, the report compares prices, recent value changes, and listing ranges across 13 nearby cities and towns to help buyers weigh cost versus location.
   

4. Huntsville's Jewish community stands strong after Sydney tragedy (waaytv.com) — Huntsville’s Jewish community is responding to the deadly Hanukkah-time attack in Sydney with a message of resilience, continued celebration, and increased acts of kindness. Chabad of Huntsville co-director Mushka Cohen urges residents to keep kindling menorahs, honoring the victims by spreading light and refusing to let fear or hate define their holiday.
   

5. Huntsville marks year since Ronald Dumas Jr.'s disappearance; family clings to hope, awaits answers (rocketcitynow.com) — Huntsville residents are marking one year since local realtor Ronald Dumas Jr. was last seen, as his family continues to plead for answers and closure. Loved ones describe a year of uncertainty, court delays, and limited investigative updates, while urging the community to remember Dumas as a devoted father and son, not just a missing-person case.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Attention to all Grandmas.
    You might have that coffee cup that says “World’s Best Grandma.” I’m sorry to inform you that your cup is incorrect. I have the world’s best Grandma… (Nextdoor Henson Hills)
  • Hi neighbors.
    With a heavy heart it appears, due to the loss of a job several months ago, I’m going to loose my apartment. More than anything, I need to rehome… (Nextdoor Downtown Huntsville)
  • Huntsville Utilities will temporarily close the northbound lane of Slaughter Road at Eastview Drive beginning at 7:30. on Dec 16 to perform... (X: MadisonAlabama)
  • This week's Food Trucks around the installation. (X: TeamRedstone)
  • ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Industrial Cleaner Huntsville in Huntsville. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Janitorial Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in Huntsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntsville here.

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