🌱 How Rob Thomas’ 2026 show could transform care at Madison Hospital
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In today's newsletter:
- How Rob Thomas’ 2026 show could transform care at Madison Hospital
- How a Madison factory is powering the Army’s next air defense system
- Why was a key Dumas case suspect moved to Madison County?
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Light Show and 1 more event.
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- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 53 and low of 35 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 58, low: 47.
- Thursday: Rain and a t-storm; breezy, with a high of 62 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rob Thomas to headline Huntsville Hospital Foundation fundraiser (rocketcitynow.com) — Madison residents should know that the 2026 Huntsville Classic will help fund an emergency department expansion at Madison Hospital, aiming to improve access for more than 50,000 patients a year. The Rob Thomas–headlined concert at Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater will also support grief counseling for children and new heart‑care technology across the Huntsville Hospital system. 
• IBCS Intercepts Surrogate Cruise Missiles in US Army Trial (thedefensepost.com) — A major US Army air and missile defense system is now being built at Northrop Grumman’s new full‑rate production facility in Madison tying the city directly into a multibillion‑dollar national defense upgrade. Recent tests in New Mexico showed the Integrated Battle Command System successfully intercepting surrogate cruise missiles, paving the way for wider deployment across the Army over the next decade.
• Dumas Disappearance: One Year Later (whnt.com) — Madison County authorities are now holding one suspect in the year-long investigation into Huntsville realtor Ronald Dumas Jr.’s disappearance, after her transfer from Tennessee in July. Local investigators, family, and friends reflect on the unresolved abduction case, while police still seek suspect Sabrina Chambers and continue asking the public for any information that could move the case forward.
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Shadracks Christmas Wonderland - Madison
Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Wy, Madison
5:59 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Journey Choir concert
City of Madison Calendar Madison, AL 35758
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Christmas Light Show
Toyota Field , 500 Trash Panda Wy , Madison
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Shadracks Christmas Wonderland - Madison
Toyota Field , 500 Trash Panda Wy , Madison
5:59 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ask-a-Master Gardener
Athens - Limestone County Public Library , 603 S Jefferson St , Athens
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2025 Huntsville: ASmartPlace College Career Fair
Huntsville Madison County Chamber The Atrium at Redstone Federal Credit Union
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Madison City Work Session Meeting
City of Madison Calendar , 100 Hughes Rd , Madison
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Phat Sammy's Phusion Comedy Open Mic in Downtown Huntsville, Alabama
Phat Sammy's , 104 Jefferson St S , Huntsville
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Farm City Christmas Market
Athens, AL Calendar , 409 W. Green St. , Athens
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City Council Meeting
City Council Chamber , 305 Fountain Circle , Huntsville
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Scout House Christmas Concert
Athens, AL Calendar Athens, AL 35611
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JHES Christmas Program
Julian Harris Elementary School Decatur, AL 35603
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To whomever brought my misdelivered pkg to my house Sunday evening, I truly appreciate you and thank you very much.
So very kind of you. My helper found it and brought it in. I am really grateful for thoughtful people like you. I hope you have a blessed Christmas… (Nextdoor Silver Creek) - Look at this sunset i captured last week.
Honestly the image doesn't do it true justice the sun was so large and bright (Nextdoor Mill Road)
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Huntsville Day Janitors in Madison. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
🗞 Nearby News
Redstone Arsenal
- New Fort Drum artillery unit activated with European defense in mind (stripes.com)
- U.S. Military Unveils GenAI.mil, a Game-Changing A.I. from Google's Gemini, in Bold War Department Move! (hoodline.com)
- Army Awards Sikorsky $433M Black Hawk Contract (govconwire.com)
Huntsville
- Christmas Tree on Huntsville's Tinsel Trail honors fallen police officers (waff.com)
- Huntsville's Jewish community stands strong after Sydney tragedy (waaytv.com)
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