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Local DAR chapter commemorates 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE -- He was known as the "favored son of American" for his leadership during the Revolutionary War. And, Marquis de Lafayette paid a visit...

Governor ‘High Stepper’ signs bill giving Space & Rocket Center Commission its ‘proper name’

HUNTSVILLE -- Putting a pen to paper, Gov. Kay "High Stepper" Ivey signed legislation Monday addressing the statute governing the U.S. Space & Rocket...

Music professor reflects on the rich jazz legacy at Alabama A&M University

NORMAL -- As the world celebrates International Jazz Day, Alabama A&M University reflects on its deep and enduring connection to the genre – a...

Huntsville to celebrate Historic Preservation Month with #ThePowerofPlaceHSV campaign

HUNTSVILLE -- The role of data in historic preservation will soon be highlighted as part of the city of Huntsville’s annual Historic Preservation Month campaign. Spearheaded...

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

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

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

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

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...