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Faces wrapped in boggans line the dark streets, frosty puffs of breath dissolve into the black sky. It’s late November, nineteen eighty something, and volunteers with the Moulton Business and […]

FLORENCE – Calling all local mural artists! You could make your mark on a Florence landmark.  Florence Arts & Museums is seeking proposals from local artists for a mural at […]

Navy removes USS Arizona concrete mooring platforms

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The Navy, in coordination with the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, completed the removal of significant portions of two World War II-era mooring platforms from the USS Arizona […]

HUNTSVILLE — To visit the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in John Hunt Park is, like any quality museum, a step back in time. But that’s also coupled by the sense of […]

HUNTSVILLE – To recognize the heroes of yesterday and today, the city of Huntsville has broken ground to expand the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in John Hunt Park. The museum’s […]

DECATUR — A pair of cornerstone projects preserving Alabama’s history of justice, moral courage, and community resilience will be recognized at the Celebrating Early Old Town with Art fundraising dinner. […]

ATHENS — “The Wall That Heals,” a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is coming to Athens next week. “Athens State University is grateful to have been chosen as […]

ATHENS – Described as “more of a history show than … an art show,” Athens State University is hosting “Vietnam: Then & Now,” an art exhibition featuring the powerful work […]

HUNTSVILLE — To underscore the city’s commitment to honoring and preserving Huntsville’s military history while enhancing the visitor experience, the City Council approved a construction contract with Chorba Contracting for […]

MONTEVALLO — Tom Walker, the founder and longtime operator of American Village in Montevallo, died Thursday. He was 71. Walker was one of 16 members of the United States Semisesquintennial Commission, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Next month, Historic Huntsville Foundation’s American Signature Quilt will make a triumphant return to Harrison Brothers Hardware on Courthouse Square. This special exhibition, to be held Oct. 9-25, […]

BRIDGEPORT – The sound of motorcycles cranking up will reverb along the streets of Bridgeport this weekend. And, from there, they’ll trek across North Alabama for the 32nd Trail of […]

HUNTSVILLE – It was the deadliest battle involving American soldiers since the Vietnam War and is known as the Black Hawk Down Incident. Next month, the Redstone-Huntsville AUSA Chapter will honor […]

TUSCUMBIA – A celebration of the culture and traditions of the indigenous people who once inhabited North Alabama is planned next month offering free family fun, authentic Indian food and […]

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 release from the center. She had […]

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 month, has led organizers to move […]

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 America’s 250th anniversary. Mayor Tommy Battle […]

HUNTSVILLE – Honoring the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, the city of Huntsville recognized the Buffalo Soldiers during a ceremony at the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldier Memorial Monument in northwest […]

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 Spring Park. Originally scheduled for June […]

GUNTERSVILLE — They didn’t “sail the ocean blue in 14 hundred and 92,” but historically accurate replicas of two of the ships that carried Christopher Columbus across the Atlantic Ocean […]

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 significance, the district is partnering […]

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 event will now be June […]

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 Mountain to celebrate the 70th […]

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 support Alabama’s veteran community through […]

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