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What's going on around Madison this week: career training, school-zone traffic and a home gym you can build yourself
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What's going on around Madison this week: career training, school-zone traffic and a home gym you can build yourself
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Aug 9, 2026

August 9, 2026

Trivia Question❓


How much does Madison Public Library charge in overdue fines for books returned late?

A) 10 cents per day
B) 25 cents per day
C) $1 per day
D) Nothing

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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Doing laundry in space is harder than it sounds but researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville may have a solution.

 

Working with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, professor Dr. Gabe Xu is developing a handheld "laundry gun" that uses cold plasma to kill bacteria on clothing and equipment without a single drop of water or cleaning chemical.

 

Beyond laundry, the technology could eventually support space agriculture, water purification, waste processing and even soil treatment on other planets.

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Madison City Schools are back in session

 

Madison City Schools began the 2026–27 student year on August 6. For households without children in the system, the practical impact is still significant: morning and afternoon traffic has returned around schools, buses and major commuter corridors. Drivers should build school-zone delays back into routines, particularly during the first couple of weeks while families and bus routes settle into new schedules. [Read More]

 

 

Calhoun has a seven-week nursing assistant course starting Monday


Calhoun Community College's next Certified Nursing Assistant course at its Huntsville–Research Park site begins August 10 and runs through September 25. The program prepares students for the state certification exam and costs $899 plus several additional requirements and fees. Healthcare remains an accessible career-change option for many North Alabama workers, so anyone interested should check immediately whether space remains before the class begins.
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Redstone Arsenal internship opening has an August 14 deadline


A new Department of the Army Pathways internship at Redstone Arsenal is accepting applications through August 14. The position starts at the GS-4 level, lists a salary range of about $37,900 to $49,300, and has promotion potential to GS-12. With Redstone a major employer for Madison and North Alabama, this could be worth passing along to eligible students or early-career job seekers who want a path into federal service.
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Here’s a look at the 7-day weather forecast for Madison, AL:

What's AI's favorite weather?

Cloudy!

Madison and Huntsville travelers have more airport choices than they may realize. Huntsville International Airport is close, easy to use and growing. For some trips, that convenience is worth paying for. For others, a drive to Nashville...


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Corralejos Mexican Grill

Corralejos Mexican Grill is a family-run Mexican restaurant on Old Monrovia Road near the Providence and MidCity side of Huntsville.

 

The story behind the name comes from owner Lalo Penilla's childhood on a dairy farm in Mexico, where he would chase cows and shout "corralejos," a word the restaurant says means "run far away." Over time, the name became tied to his idea of working hard and chasing bigger dreams.


For readers, Corralejos adds a solid Mexican dinner option in a busy part of town where people are already bouncing between work, errands, shopping and events. The restaurant also runs a food truck and offers catering, so on top of a sit-down stop, you can call them when planning a party or stalk their roving locations.

 

The menu covers the usual favorites but the menu has lots of other choices. Start with chips, salsa and guacamole, then look at the fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, nachos or enchiladas. If you want something more specific, the menu lists items like Tacos del Patron with grilled sirloin steak, guacamole, whole pinto beans and pico de gallo. They also have Pollo Hawaiiano with grilled chicken, pineapple, cheese sauce and mango pico plus a full kids menu for families.

 

Expect a colorful dining room, friendly service and a menu that works for lunch, dinner or a group get together. If you haven't been, definitely a spot to try.

 

Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day

 

🌐 Website

 

1658 Old Monrovia Rd NW, Suite 106

Huntsville, AL 35806

 

📍Google Maps

 

(256) 945-7826

A home gym does not have to look like a professional training facility. It can start with a corner of the garage, a spare bedroom, a bonus room or one side of a home office. The point is to make exercise...


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The Effects Of The Sun

We need to protect our skin from the sun using sunscreen but we also need to protect and many times rejuvenate our outdoor patio stuff.

 

If you have black metal that now look faded because the sun has cooked off its protective coating, there's one thing you can do to save it and give it a new life.

 

Before you get tired of looking at it and put it on Facebook market place, you might want to try this first.

 

 

 

 

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If you are looking for a product to suck out the moisture that leads to mold...

 

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💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

D) Nothing

The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library system eliminated overdue fines, making it the first large library system in Alabama to go fine-free. You can still be charged for lost or damaged items.

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