HUNTSVILLE — Putting a pen to paper, Gov. Kay “High Stepper” Ivey signed legislation Monday addressing the statute governing the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. “My signature on House Bill […]

NORMAL — As the world celebrates International Jazz Day, Alabama A&M University reflects on its deep and enduring connection to the genre – a bond rooted in history, culture, and […]

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 by the National Trust for […]

LEIGHTON — The reenactment of a law enforcement raid on a moonshine still will take place next month at the LaGrange College Site Park. Set for May 3, “Recall LaGrange’s […]

HUNTSVILLE – This year is the 70th anniversary of Burritt on the Mountain, Huntsville’s first museum.  Founded in 1955, Burritt on the Mountain evolved from a home museum into a […]

HUNTSVILLE – From B-17 bombing runs over Europe in World War II to scientific discoveries aboard NASA space shuttle missions, former astronaut Dr. Jan Davis chronicles two transformative eras in […]

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 most successful Black-owned business in the […]

WASHINGTON — School districts across North Alabama have endorsed proposed legislation requiring a daily Pledge of Allegiance and the American flag to be “prominently displayed” in classrooms. The “Promoting American Patriotism […]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Maria von Braun, widow of Dr. Wernher von Braun, died Jan. 20 at her home in Alexandria, Va., the U.S. Space & Rocket Center announced. She was […]

MENTONE — To help preserve history and enhance tourism, the  Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a $300,000 grant for the Town of Mentone to support the renovation and revitalization of […]

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 is hosting a series of events […]

FLORENCE – Ann Berry, the first African American to serve as secretary of the U.S. Senate, was honored by the State of Alabama with a portrait unveiled this week in […]

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 No. 1 New York Times […]

MONTGOMERY – The inaugural Historical Marion 2 Selma Bicycle Ride will commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the most important and notorious moments in Civil Rights history. The cycling […]

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

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 U.S. military and space exploration. […]

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

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — At 8:05 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, two Japanese aerial torpedoes struck the battleship USS California, tearing a 40-foot hole in its hull, during a surprise […]

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Just after 8 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, the battleship USS Arizona, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked by Japanese bombers multiple times. At 8:06 a.m. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville and Huntsville Transit will honor the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks by offering free rides on all fixed transit routes Monday to […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville will soon begin exploring possibilities for a parcel of downtown land that includes the Historic Huntsville Depot. EarlyWorks Museums recently chose to turn control […]

HUNTSVILLE — Though Huntsvillians might not know the name George Steele, they will have no trouble recalling his architecture that built the city. From the Greek Revival style of the […]

BRIDGEPORT – The rumble of thousands of motorcycles will fill the Tennessee Valley this weekend for the 31st annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride. The ride commemorates the forced […]

FLORENCE — The University of North Alabama welcomed Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Chuck Hoskin Jr. to campus Thursday for the unveiling of a mural recognizing the rich and […]