Huntsville Botanical Garden
Parks & OutdoorsYour midweek zen fix: Between shady trails, the Damson Aquatic Garden, and the Purdy Butterfly House doing its fluttery thing, Huntsville Botanical Garden is an easy win for a midweek breather.
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Tech firm B&A opens new 45,000-square-foot facility in Madison - Hville Blast
Defense technology firm B&A has opened a 45,000-square-foot facility in Madison, bringing 60 new jobs to the area.
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Big plans for Downtown Madison: More than 37,000 square feet of commercial projects approved
The Madison Historic Preservation Commission has approved three commercial projects in downtown Madison, allowing for over 37,000 square feet of commercial space in the historic district.
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Huntsville is brewing a frightfully fun Halloween
Huntsville Parks & Recreation is preparing for a busy Halloween season, with events such as the fifth annual Halloween Party & Haunted House at the Jaycee Building in John Hunt Park.
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EOS plans U.S. serial production of next-generation Slinger counter-drone system
EOS Defense Systems USA plans to begin U.S.
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B-29 DOC and P-51 Gunfighter to Visit Huntsville as Part of History Restored Tour - Vintage Aviation News
The B-29 DOC and P-51 Mustang Gunfighter will be on display in Huntsville, Alabama as part of the History Restored Tour.
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