Events — Page 16

HUNTSVILLE – Conference college basketball tournaments provide the introduction into March Madness each spring, and hoop aficionados in the Tennessee Valley won’t have to travel far to get a taste […]

HUNTSVILLE – With memorabilia lining the walls and hanging from the rafters telling the story of Huntsville’s early participation in space flight, Conference USA launched its 2023-24 basketball season with […]

ATHENS — Tall tales. Stories that will have the audience on the edge of their seats. Stories that will hold the listeners in disbelief or appreciation. All of that, plus […]

HUNTSVILLE – Gov. Kay Ivey will make an appearance here Wednesday as the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology marks a milestone on its campus at Cummings Research Park. The ceremony begins […]

Take a ride to the Covered Bridge Festival

ONEONTA – With three covered bridges still in existence, Blount County carries the title of Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama, and as a tribute to its roots, a one-day festival […]

HUNTSVILLE – A week after the calendar flipped to the official first day of fall, the Rocket City will celebrate the changing of the seasons with what organizers called “old-fashioned […]

Step right up, the Cullman County Fair opens

CULLMAN — The Matterhorn. Pharaoh’s Fury. Typhoon. Those rides, as well as the classic Tilt-A-Whirl and others, await visitors to the biggest little fair in Alabama. The Cullman County Fair […]

Openings for Liz Hurley 5K race running low

HUNTSVILLE – If you’re planning to join the field for the 20th annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run this month and haven’t registered, well, you better do so, and soon. More […]

HUNTSVILLE – Sweet sounds and sweet aromas will fill the South Huntsville air this month for the annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival. The South Huntsville Main Business Association and Madison […]

WAAY to broadcast program on Battle of Mogadishu

HUNTSVILLE – A story on the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu is airing Friday on WAAY-TV, the station announced.   The Battle of Mogadishu took place Oct. 3-4, 1993, […]

Fall is in the air: Boaz celebrates the arrival of autumn

BOAZ — October is knocking on the door which means towns and communities across North Alabama are gearing up for their fall celebrations. Set for Oct. 6-7, the Harvest Festival […]

River Clay festival celebrates visual arts

DECATUR – The River Clay Fine Arts Festival welcomes local and national artists who will bring their works of art and unique creations to the River City October 21-22, 2023, […]

HUNTSVILLE – What an anniversary surprise it was Thursday night for Huntsville Botanical Garden CEO Sue Wagner. Just three days shy of her fourth anniversary at the Botanical Garden, Wagner […]

Tourism officials to organize cleanup on Wheeler Lake

DECATUR – The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, Decatur Morgan County Tourism, Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport and Kayak Bass Fishing owner/CEO Chad Hoover are hosting a river stewardship event […]

October in the pink for breast cancer awareness

HUNTSVILLE — October is a time of unity, action, and education across the country for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Alabama, many businesses and organizations are going a step further […]

HUNTSVILLE – Pull out your bell bottoms and polyester and get ready to shake your groove thing! The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the […]

ATHENS – Bring your overhead slams and drop shots but avoid the NVZ. That’s right, picklers! It’s pickleball time! The second annual Athens Alabama Pickleball Association Picklefest Tournament hits the […]

LEIGHTON – Clocking in at one square mile in size and a population of 665 in the 2020 census, the tiny town of Leighton leaves a big footprint. City leadership, […]

Huntsville's Women in Music Week to showcase 50-plus artists

HUNTSVILLE – Whether playing live on stage or working behind the scenes on production and marketing, women are essential to the success and growth of Huntsville’s music ecosystem. Celebrating their […]

ATHENS – Do you have “the voice” to be Athens Main Street’s singing star? If you think you do, then you need to enter the upcoming Thursday Night Talent competition. […]

Ten-hut! Trash Pandas host Military Tribute Night

MADISON — For the fourth consecutive year, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will be hosting a Military Tribute Night at Toyota Field. The 2023 Military Tribute Night is scheduled for […]

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is hosting a ’70s-themed dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Skylab. David Hitt, author of “Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story,” will […]

Huntsville Christmas Parade travels through the decades

HUNTSVILLE – It’ll be a Christmas parade for the decades. Or, rather, through the decades, as officials announced details today for the annual Huntsville Christmas Parade. Hosted by WRSA-FM Mix […]

It's 'paw-ty time' for Huntsville Animal Services

HUNTSVILLE – It may be too warm to cozy up by the fire, but the “paw-ty animals” at Huntsville Animal Services are ready to cuddle regardless of the temperatures.  To […]