Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Huntsville.
Hundreds gathered at Toyota Field for a 110-story stair climb to honor fallen 9/11 first responders — a tribute showcasing the community's enduring respect for their service.
Huntsville International Airport is nominated for Best Small Airport in the USA Today contest + daily voting remains open until Oct.
5 10:59 a.m. The airport has upgraded its terminal and added new food options, with winners to be announced on Oct. 14.
Alabama leaders offered memorial remarks yesterday to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept.
11 attacks and honor the lives lost and first responders (Gov. Ivey released a commemorative video) as various lawmakers shared their reflections.
Huntsville officials proposed a tax increment financing district covering 9,000 acres in Limestone to raise $230 million for road, school, and fire station improvements.
The City Council will review the plan next month, and approved projects must begin within five years.
An audit by the Examiners of Public Accounts found ADPH reimbursed over $2 million in federal vaccine grants on disallowed expenses (food, marketing, and equipment purchases) despite guidelines; the agency is reviewing the issues after the report was released Friday.
HAPPI Health received a $650,000 HRSA grant after a Sept.
10 tour by federal officials to expand care in 35805 with plans for a new clinic and school-based clinic; the organization serving over 13,000 families will grow to nine facilities by year-end.
Greenbrier Commerce Center, a 262,880 sqft Class A industrial development on Coretta Drive NW, is under construction by Pattillo Industrial Real Estate.
Colliers | Alabama – the exclusive landlord representative – says the project will complete in August and offer spaces ranging from 50,000 to 262,880 sqft.
Arjun Nimmala hit his first multi-homer game Thursday night (in Huntsville), launching a go-ahead two-run blast in the ninth inning to power his team’s win.
Murphy beat Elberta 33-6 on Friday at Elberta High School to end a 24-game losing streak; Khamari Davis scored three touchdowns while quarterback Bryton Fairley added a rushing touchdown — the Panthers will host Gulf Shores next week at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
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