Good morning, Huntsville.

Angela Curry turned her 2008 council race loss into local change by founding United Women of Color to close civic, educational, financial, and social gaps in the community.

Her nonprofit now runs programs including career readiness workshops and the expansion of Little Free Pantries from 11 to 30 locations across Madison County.

Communities across the Tennessee Valley are holding ceremonies today to honor lives lost on Sept.

11. In Huntsville, a memorial service starts at 7:30 a.m. at Fire Station 1 (firefighters, police, and Army soldiers take part), while Guntersville Museum opens a 25th anniversary exhibit.

Illegal dumping of mattresses, cabinets, and tree debris continues at an unoccupied home on NW Oakwood Road—city inspectors issued a junk notice on Sept.

8 and will return on Oct. 7 to check for compliance.

Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is nominated for Best Small Airport in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as one of 20 contenders chosen for its flight options, ease of access, and traveler amenities.

Voting runs through Monday, Oct. 5 and winners will be announced on Oct. 14.

Fleet Feet is hosting the September 11 remembrance run today in Huntsville to honor those lost and unite local residents in a day of reflection.

Women in Music Week begins today and runs through Sept.

20, featuring over 50 women performing at various Huntsville venues — showcasing diverse genres and supporting local talent.

Madison County Schools purchased 272 acres near Pulaski Pike and Patterson Lane on Sept.

4 to support growing enrollment in the Tennessee Valley region. The district, which serves over 20,500 students across 31 campuses, plans future facility expansion on the new site.

Radiance Technologies, an employee-owned contractor, was selected for a $14B missile test contract at the Richard C.

Shelby Center for Missile Intelligence (Redstone Arsenal) in Huntsville. The contract will fund research, development, and system sustainment over a 10-year period ending Jan. 1, 2037.

Today, Huntsville officials including Fire and Rescue, Police, the U.S. Army and city leaders will hold a memorial service at HFR Station 1 at 7:30 a.m. to honor the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 and first responders (each station will also conduct a coordinated tribute).

HAPPI Health became a federally qualified health center after receiving a $102 million award, boosting its ability to serve local patients.

The new designation supports enhanced funding and expanded care services.