HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As the federal government shutdown stretched into its sixth week, the City of Huntsville proved how once again why it’s known for resilience, resourcefulness, and community spirit.
Mayor Tommy Battle and city officials praised the outpouring of local support last week’s Huntsville City Council meeting, saying the Rocket City has “come together to take care of our own.”
“There are many people who work for the federal government in our community,” Battle said. “This shutdown has affected their pay, their bills, and their daily lives. But Huntsville has answered the call.”…