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Updated marker on Huntsville’s courthouse square honors early Black business owners

HUNTSVILLE – An updated historic marker on Huntsville’s courthouse square now recognizes the significant contributions of Henderson and Daniel Brandon, founders of the city’s...

North Alabama school systems support Strong legislation to ‘promote patriotism’

WASHINGTON — School districts across North Alabama have endorsed proposed legislation requiring a daily Pledge of Allegiance and the American flag to be "prominently...

Maria von Braun, widow of Dr. Wernher von Braun, dies at 96

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Maria von Braun, widow of Dr. Wernher von Braun, died Jan. 20 at her home in Alexandria, Va., the U.S. Space...

Aderholt announces $300,000 ARC grant for improvements to Mentone’s Moon Lake Village

MENTONE -- To help preserve history and enhance tourism, the  Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a $300,000 grant for the Town of Mentone to...

Alabama A&M celebrates Black History Month 2025

NORMAL -- To honor the rich history, vibrant culture, and invaluable contributions of the Black community, Alabama A&M's Office of Student Activities & Leadership Development...

State Archives honors UNA alumna Ann Berry with portrait

FLORENCE – Ann Berry, the first African American to serve as secretary of the U.S. Senate, was honored by the State of Alabama with...

Alabama soldier featured in World War II book ‘Remember Us’

NASHVILLE --What happens when you lose your freedom and the people who eventually get it back for you are no longer alive to thank? From...

Marion 2 Selma Bike Ride blends history, tourism and fun

MONTGOMERY – The inaugural Historical Marion 2 Selma Bicycle Ride will commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the most important and notorious moments...

Annual MLK Day Celebration parade steps off in downtown Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE – Bands, organizations and individuals will come together Saturday in downtown Huntsville for the 10th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration parade. The...

Radiance ‘Breakout Room’ brings the past to the present to plan for the future

HUNTSVILLE -- Radiance Technologies is not forgetting its roots. The Huntsville-based defense contractor has developed a culture that prides itself on its connections with the...