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A billion reasons – well, not quite a billion – to be in Huntsville for July 4th weekend

iHeartHsv Team - June 21, 2025

Credit: Rocket City Trash Pandas Ok. Ok. We don't really have 1 billion reasons, but we have a lot of reasons we think you would...

Madison County commemorates Juneteenth with annual community conversation

Bud McLaughlin - June 17, 2025

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...

Rockin’ the Red, White & Boom! Athens hosts inaugural Fourth of July Battle of the Bands

Bud McLaughlin - June 14, 2025

ATHENS -- It may not be the sounds of freedom, but the inaugural Battle of the Bands: Rockin' the Red, White & BOOM will be...

Athens State to celebrate veterans, Armed Forces at Flag Day celebration

Lauren Blacklidge - June 12, 2025

ATHENS – Flag Day is officially celebrated Saturday but Athens State is hosting a special celebration Friday. At noon, the university's annual Flag Day ceremony...

Huntsville Parks & Recreation to host fourth annual Eggstravaganza

City of Huntsville - March 30, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Hop over to John Hunt Park to enjoy a fun-filled free Easter event with egg hunts, food trucks, visits with the Easter...

Begorrah! Expect traffic delays in downtown Huntsville for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Bud McLaughlin - March 11, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – There will be a lot of green and a little red and yellow Saturday in downtown Huntsville That is green for the wearin'...

Annual MLK Day Celebration parade steps off in downtown Huntsville

Staff reports - January 17, 2025

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

Sprocket, Trash Pandas spreading the love with Panda-Grams for Valentine’s Day

Chris Harris - January 13, 2025

MADISON — Valentine’s Day is approaching, and the Rocket City Trash Pandas are spreading the love across North Alabama with the help of the...

Don’t trash that tree! Huntsville’s Green Team to collect live trees, other items for disposal

City of Huntsville - January 3, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- When the holiday season ends and it’s time to ditch that live tree, the city of Huntsville wants to help take it...

Huntsville police urge safety for New Year’s celebrations

Bud McLaughlin - December 30, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department isn't opposed to residents having a blast on New Year's Eve, but they don't want anyone getting blasted. With...

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