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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...

Experience Native American culture and traditions at Oka Kapassa Festival

TUSCUMBIA – A celebration of the culture and traditions of the indigenous people who once inhabited North Alabama is planned next month offering free...

Robinson announces retirement from US Space & Rocket Center; nationwide search for CEO launched

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Kimberly Robinson, whose leadership helped bring the U.S. Space & Rocket Center from near-bankruptcy and closure, has retired, according to a news...

Aderholt to host ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans at UNA

FLORENCE  — Originally scheduled for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia, overwhelming interest in a 50th anniversary Vietnam Veteran pinning ceremony this...

Huntsville kicks off year-long celebration of America’s 250th anniversary

HUNTSVILLE – There wasn't a fife-and-drum corps playing "Yankee Doodle" nor a cannon salute, but the city of Huntsville launched its year-long celebration of...

‘Duty to keep their stories alive’: Huntsville commemorates legacy of Buffalo Soldiers

HUNTSVILLE – Honoring the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, the city of Huntsville recognized the Buffalo Soldiers during a ceremony at the 10th Cavalry...