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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...

Don’t forget: Juneteenth Festival set for Saturday in Big Spring Park

HUNTSVILLE – The annual Juneteenth Festival presented by the city’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Amazon is happening Saturday from 5-9 p.m. in Big...

Niña and Pinta replica ships drop anchor in Guntersville City Harbor

GUNTERSVILLE -- They didn't "sail the ocean blue in 14 hundred and 92," but historically accurate replicas of two of the ships that carried...

Madison County commemorates Juneteenth with annual community conversation

HUNTSVILLE — Madison County will recognize Juneteenth with its third annual community conversation hosted by District 6 Commissioner Violet Edwards this week. Honoring the holiday's...

Juneteenth Festival postponed due to inclement weather in forecast

HUNTSVILLE – With a forecast of rain and possible storms Saturday, Huntsville's annual Juneteenth Festival has been postponed, city officials announced. The free, family friendly...

Celebrating 70 years of Burritt on the Mountain

HUNTSVILLE — There's going to be celebration on the mountain next month. And the community is invited to come on up to Burritt on the...

American Legion Post 25 in Moulton to host Alabama Veterans Uplift

MOULTON -- American Legion Post 25 in Moulton is hosting the inaugural Alabama Veterans Uplift event next month. This community-focused celebration aims to honor and...