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Stats & Facts – Week of April 10, 2017
April 12, 2017
Read time: 1 minute We’re focused on jobs. Aerojet Rocketdyne is adding 700 jobs in Huntsville to develop, manufacture, and manage next-generation rocket engines. Publix expansion Publix is continuing to expand in Huntsville. It will anchor the recently announced Shoppes at Redstone Square with plans to open in August 2018. A space-themed brewery? YES PLEASE. A new microbrewery is planning to open in the area near Campus No. 805. InnerSpace will be space-themed and open next to [more]
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Expands In Huntsville – 700 New Jobs
April 10, 2017
Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc., a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD), announced that it will consolidate several facilities and relocate their operations to Huntsville, Alabama over the next two years. “We are two years into the first phase of our [Competitive Improvement Program] CIP affordability drive and the consolidation progress, and overhead cost reductions achieved to date have exceeded our expectations,” said Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and President Eileen Drake. “We [more]
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Easter Week Fee-Waived Adoption Special at Huntsville Animal Services
April 10, 2017
While you’re on the hunt for Easter baskets and Easter eggs, consider taking the family to the Huntsville Animal Shelter to bring a furry new friend into your home for the holidays. From April 10-13, Monday through Thursday, Huntsville Animal Services is offering fee-waived shelter pet adoptions to good homes. All cat and dog adoptions during this special include vaccinations, microchip, City license and spay or neuter. Visit the Shelter and make it a rewarding adventure for [more]
Read MoreCity Offices Closed Friday, April 14
April 7, 2017
City of Huntsville offices will be closed on Friday, April 14, 2017, in observation of Good Friday. Garbage pick up occurs Monday – Thursday, and therefore, will not be affected by this closure. Garbage pick is on schedule for the week of April 10.
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of April 3, 2017
April 6, 2017
Read time: 1 minute Huntsville area’s growth Alabama’s population could increase by 500,000 by 2040, says The University of Alabama. In the Huntsville Metro, Madison County could grow to 451,043 from 334,811 and Limestone County could grow to 126,617 from 82,782. The Huntsville Metro grew by 15 people a day from 2015-2016, according to new Census data. Big congrats The Ed Mitchell International Intermodal Center at Huntsville International Airport celebrated 30 years of cargo transport. Chocolate bakery? [more]
Read MoreMark your calendars for these 2017 Healthy Huntsville events
April 5, 2017
Get ready for a string of Healthy Huntsville events that will reinvigorate your desire to stay healthy in 2017. Thursday, May 4 will kick-off three days celebrating different ways to be healthy in the community. In partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Healthy Huntsville is hosting Walk@Lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Big Spring Park East. This event encourages people with busy lifestyles – like you! [more]
Read MoreBecoming an Officer 56th Academy – Part III
April 4, 2017
Becoming an officer: Sweating the small stuff
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One Dead Following Sunday Night Accident
April 3, 2017
One person is dead and three others injured following a three-car accident at Mastin Lake Road and Pulaski Pike Sunday night. Officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 3600 block of Avondale Drive around 9:20 p.m. last night. The suspect, Hamilton Palmer, 37 of Huntsville, was reportedly making threats to the victim at the residence. As officers pulled up, Palmer backed into one of the patrol cars and then [more]
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