Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, Huntsville.
Madison Witches Ride calls on locals to volunteer and sponsor for an eerie parade that begins at 3 p.m. Oct.
18 on Garner Street from Journey Middle School and continues at Home Place Park until 5 p.m. — proceeds benefit the Madison Arts Alliance.
Mill Creek Nature Preserve opened Oct.
2 at the Balch Road Trailhead near the historic Gray Cemetery north of Chelsea Park. The Land Trust of North Alabama plans further trail development in 2027 to expand access and connect more greenspaces in Madison — a project decades in the making.
Advanced Navigation America — expanding its local manufacturing capacity — will open a $110 million facility at 301 James Record Road to produce precision navigation systems for defense and heavy industry.
The company is hiring about 75 to 100 local workers and will begin production next summer.
Bridge Street announced plans to add more shops + restaurants and family spaces in Huntsville.
The expansion is expected to bring new local retail and dining options soon.
PPG announced a $70 million investment to expand its aerospace transparencies work in Huntsville and will lease and build out a 112,000 sqft facility on U.S. 72 to boost production capacity for aircraft windows in commercial, military and general aviation markets.
UAH’s archives houses valuable records of local, political and space history.
The Huntsville-based resource offers digitized documents and weekly oral history interviews that let residents explore their rich heritage.
A rare World War II aircraft is on display in Huntsville at a local exhibit (a historic artifact from the era) that invites visitors to experience a piece of history.
The exhibit continues today.
Rogers High School marching band inspires with its long tradition and strong community support — continuing a legacy from the 1960s.
Band Director Collin Burks and Drum Major Lizzie Hines lead regular practices and post-game performances that unite local fans.
Georgia is set to face Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday at 6:30 p.m., but the Bulldogs will miss leading scorer Chauncey Bowens and receiver Thomas Blackshear, while Alabama questions tight end Josh Ford and cornerback Jorden Edmonds due to injuries.
High school football heats up this Friday at 7 p.m.—James Clemens faces Sparkman at Harvest while Huntsville hosts Gadsden City at Milton Frank Stadium as teams vie for playoff positioning in regional play.
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