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Step back in time with LaGrange’s Distillery Raid immersive living history experience

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association - April 19, 2025

LEIGHTON -- The reenactment of a law enforcement raid on a moonshine still will take place next month at the LaGrange College Site Park. Set...

Burritt on the Mountain 70th anniversary campaign underway

Mecca Musick - April 11, 2025

HUNTSVILLE - This year is the 70th anniversary of Burritt on the Mountain, Huntsville’s first museum. Founded in 1955, Burritt on the Mountain evolved...

Former astronaut Jan Davis to share ‘Air Born’ stories at OLLI at UAH free public program

Ann Marie Martin - April 10, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – From B-17 bombing runs over Europe in World War II to scientific discoveries aboard NASA space shuttle missions, former astronaut Dr. Jan...

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

City of Huntsville - February 28, 2025

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’

Bud McLaughlin - February 13, 2025

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

Bud McLaughlin - February 7, 2025

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

Bud McLaughlin - February 6, 2025

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

Bud McLaughlin - February 3, 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

Tiffani Hill-Patterson - January 31, 2025

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’

Staff reports - January 26, 2025

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...

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