History Archives - Page 9 of 10

Ghoul talk: Haunting season open for Southern Ghost Girls Tours

Kimberly Ballard - October 4, 2022

HUNTSVILLE -- It began on a brightly moonlit night many years ago when Jackie Bearden and her mother were sitting in the living room...

Medal of Honor recipient, ‘inspiration’ for Forrest Gump cites ‘love of fellow man’

Mecca Musick - September 30, 2022

HUNTSVILLE -- In one of the many memorable scenes in the movie, "Forrest Gump," the character receives the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon...

For a free, enriching experience, visit Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center

Sara Watkins - August 31, 2022

GUNTERSVILLE -- If you’re looking for something educational, fun and free, don’t sleep on visiting the Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center. The building alone...

Decatur Historic Preservation Commission receives Excellence Award

Staff - August 24, 2022

DECATUR -- The Decatur Historic Preservation Commission received a Commission Excellence Award for Best Practices in Public Outreach and Advocacy. The award was presented...

Native American celebration returns to Tuscumbia

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association - August 20, 2022

TUSCUMBIA -- A celebration of the culture and traditions of American Indians who once lived in north Alabama, returns for two days of education...

The Lombardo Building centennial: 100 years of gallantry, ghosts, and antiques

Kimberly Ballard - August 18, 2022

HUNTSVILLE -- It is 7:45 on a hot August morning in 1925. Huntsville is experiencing a bit of a boom as additional cotton mills...

Are you ready for some football? Tickets on sale for UNA-Jax State game at … Toyota Field

Kimberly Ballard - July 20, 2022

MADISON – OK. OK. Kickoff is not until Oct. 15, but single-game tickets are now on sale for a historic college football game at...

Huntsville loses part of its legacy with death of Ray Jones

Kimberly Ballard - July 19, 2022

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville will say goodbye to one of its most prominent citizens this week. Raymond B. Jones, for whom Jones Valley is named,...

UAH, Cherokee heritage help inspire life of leadership in Boeing’s Robert Green

Russ Nelson - July 16, 2022

HUNTSVILLE -- Today, Robert Green is senior director for Boeing’s Integrated Air & Missile Defense portfolio, supporting systems as vital as the Patriot Advanced...

Small, rare crayfish thought extinct is rediscovered in cave in Huntsville city limits

Jim Steele - June 12, 2022

HUNTSVILLE -- A small, rare crayfish thought to be extinct for 30 years has been rediscovered in a cave in the City of Huntsville...

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