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Revitalizing historic Huntsville with The Venue at Oak Place

Olivia Carroll - October 5, 2024

HUNTSVILLE -- Though Huntsvillians might not know the name George Steele, they will have no trouble recalling his architecture that built the city. From...

Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride to rumble across North Alabama

Bud McLaughlin - September 20, 2024

BRIDGEPORT – The rumble of thousands of motorcycles will fill the Tennessee Valley this weekend for the 31st annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle...

Chief of Cherokee Nation visits UNA for mural unveiling

Tiffani Hill-Patterson - September 13, 2024

FLORENCE -- The University of North Alabama welcomed Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Chuck Hoskin Jr. to campus Thursday for the unveiling of...

All aboard! Hartselle’s Depot Days festival rolling into town

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association - August 31, 2024

HARTSELLE – The Depot Days Festival rolls into Hartselle next month, bringing a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment to the historic depot and...

Governor, Athens State president share stage and history-making moments

Ray Garner - August 29, 2024

ATHENS -- It was a brief moment of time but it was a significant event when viewed from the standpoint of Alabama history. Gov. Kay...

All systems go for Pathfinder ‘liftoff’ at Space & Rocket Center

Bud McLaughlin - August 28, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – There will be a liftoff today at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center However, it's not quite the same kind of liftoff people...

Athens, Tuscumbia, Fort Payne among most historic small towns in Alabama

Austen Shipley - August 16, 2024

ATHENS -- Three small towns in North Alabama have been recognized as some of the most historic in the state, according to a national...

Re-entry: Rocket Row returns to Space & Rocket Center

Mecca Musick - July 18, 2024

HUNTSVILLE - Thursday morning marked the first stage of the return of Rocket Park’s Rocket Row at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Dr....

Colorblindness: Madison County Juneteenth forum to discuss merits

Mike Easterling - June 14, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – While the City of Huntsville is getting an early start with its Juneteenth Festival in Big Spring Park on Saturday, Madison County...

Flag Day honoring ‘Old Glory,’ Stars and Stripes forever for 75 years

Bud McLaughlin - June 14, 2024

HUNTSVILLE -- "You're a grand old flag, You're a high-flying flag ..." It's the subject of songs and, of course, the National Anthem. We pledge allegiance...

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