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Fireworks and PTSD: Honor veterans with understanding on Independence Day

Staff reports - July 3, 2025

MONTGOMERY — The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our nation's freedom and reflect on those who helped secure it. As communities light...

More than just fireworks, Athens launches Red, White, & Boom Festival

Bud McLaughlin - July 3, 2025

ATHENS – This isn't your parents' Red, White & Boom. This year, the long-time Athens Fourth of July celebration has expanded. The Red, White, & Boom...

ALEA launches ‘Standards and Success’ safety campaign for holiday weekend

Bud McLaughlin - July 3, 2025

MONTGOMERY – As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency urges all Alabamians to set high standards, keep track...

Huntsville Fire & Rescue urges caution when using fireworks during holiday

City of Huntsville - July 3, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – ON the eve of the Fourth of July holiday, the city of Huntsville encourages people to be safe and follow the firework...

Florence Spirit of Freedom celebration set for McFarland Park

Tiffani Hill-Patterson - July 3, 2025

FLORENCE – With a full day of family friendly fun, Florence is prepping for its annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration on the Fourth of July. Presented...

‘All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood,’ recorded in Huntsville, available for streaming

Bud McLaughlin - July 2, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Just in time for the Fourth of July, "An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood," will be available for streaming, Great American Media...

Trash Pandas plan a real blast for fans to celebrate the Fourth of July

Bud McLaughlin - June 30, 2025

MADISON – The Trash Pandas are home for just three games this week, but they are planning some real fireworks to celebrate the Fourth...

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...

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