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City spotlight: Taking a peek inside the expanding US Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE -- To visit the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in John Hunt Park is, like any quality museum, a step back in time. But that’s also...

Huntsville breaks ground on dramatic expansion of U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum

HUNTSVILLE – To recognize the heroes of yesterday and today, the city of Huntsville has broken ground to expand the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum...

Fundraising dinner to benefit Decatur Scottsboro Boys Civil Rights Museum and Judge James E. Horton Jr. Legal Learning Center

DECATUR — A pair of cornerstone projects preserving Alabama’s history of justice, moral courage, and community resilience will be recognized at the Celebrating Early...

Vietnam War mobile exhibit ‘The Wall That Heals’ arriving at Athens State; volunteers sought

ATHENS -- “The Wall That Heals,” a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is coming to Athens next week. “Athens State University is grateful...

‘Vietnam: Then & Now’ exhibit at Athens State more a history show than art show

ATHENS – Described as "more of a history show than ... an art show," Athens State University is hosting "Vietnam: Then & Now," an...

Huntsville City Council approves $9.98M expansion of military museum at John Hunt Park

HUNTSVILLE -- To underscore the city’s commitment to honoring and preserving Huntsville’s military history while enhancing the visitor experience, the City Council approved a...

Tom Walker dies; was Albertville native and founder of American Village

MONTEVALLO -- Tom Walker, the founder and longtime operator of American Village in Montevallo, died Thursday. He was 71. Walker was one of 16 members of...

American Signature Quilt comes home to Harrison Brothers Hardware after 35 years

HUNTSVILLE – Next month, Historic Huntsville Foundation’s American Signature Quilt will make a triumphant return to Harrison Brothers Hardware on Courthouse Square. This special exhibition,...

Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride to impact traffic across north Alabama

BRIDGEPORT – The sound of motorcycles cranking up will reverb along the streets of Bridgeport this weekend. And, from there, they'll trek across North Alabama...

Redstone-Huntsville AUSA chapter to commemorate ‘Black Hawk Down’ heroes

HUNTSVILLE - It was the deadliest battle involving American soldiers since the Vietnam War and is known as the Black Hawk Down Incident. Next month, the...