Holiday — Page 6

HUNTSVILLE — Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium is set to be the site of a spooktacularly good time in the coming weeks. Thanks to a collaboration between stadium […]

Sand Mountain Skate moving to downtown Albertville

ALBERTVILLE — As the hit single from the 1960s says, “You’ll like it when you go downtown.” And, for Albertville, downtown is the place to be when Sand Mountain Skate […]

FORT PAYNE — Campers in DeSoto State Park have been decorating their campsites with Halloween decorations for years. Now there is a campsite decorating contest. “Decorate your site with the […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting families to celebrate the Halloween season with some “spooktacular” event options at recreation centers across the city. “There’s nothing scary […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Rocket City offers a variety of festive Halloween haunts to make your October spook-tacular. There are plenty of opportunities to show off those costumes, enjoy the fall atmosphere, […]

Harvesting good times with Sweet Grown Alabama

MONTGOMERY — Cool(ish) weather (this is Alabama after all) and pumpkin spice are in the air. So, it’s time to head out to a Sweet Grown Alabama farm and experience […]

ATHENS – Looking for a spooky way to enjoy some local history this fall? Search no further than the annual Athens Haunt Walk and Wagon Tours. The events, popular across […]

HUNTSVILLE — The 10th annual Huntsville Christmas Parade returns to the downtown area this year with a new theme sure to evoke both wonder and nostalgia. After a recent People’s […]

HUNTSVILLE — It is almost time to break out the cozy sweaters and get that first sip of pumpkin spice because fall is right around the corner. As every fall […]

MONTGOMERY – Fall, football and the changing of the seasons is upon us as the nation prepares for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. However, before celebrating the last holiday of […]

ATHENS — With our 90-plus degree weather, it’s hardly beginning to look a lot like Christmas. But, in Athens, the Christmas in Limestone County Committee is well on its way […]

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas literally came out swinging to start the second half of the Southern League season, scoring a torrid seven-plus runs per game in bolting […]

HUNTSVILLE – The City of Huntsville issued a reminder of its fireworks ordinance in advance of Independence Day celebrations with many beginning tonight and lasting through the weekend. Meanwhile, the […]

Florence celebrates Spirit of Freedom in 41st annual event

FLORENCE – Get ready for an exciting Independence Day celebration in Florence with food trucks, live music, and fireworks.  The 41st annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration will be Thursday at […]

HUNTSVILLE — While Independence Day sparks joy and celebration for many, booms and pops in the sky and on the ground can often stress pets. “Fireworks can cause significant anxiety […]

Municipal offices closing for Independence Day

HUNTSVILLE – City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Thursday for Independence Day as are most civic operations region-wide. In the Rocket City, this includes Animal Services, Public Transit and […]

MONTGOMERY – It should be smooth sailing, er uh, driving for motorists on Alabama’s interstate highways during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. Well, that is, except for the […]

HUNTSVILLE – After flying with the eagles and birds, the local Army Aviation Association is hoping to score eagles and birdies at the annual Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Army […]

HUNTSVILLE – City of Huntsville municipal offices and the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau will close Wednesday for the federal Juneteenth National Independence Day. Meanwhile, the Huntsville/Madison County Visitor […]

HUNTSVILLE – While the City of Huntsville is getting an early start with its Juneteenth Festival in Big Spring Park on Saturday, Madison County will continue the celebration on the […]

HUNTSVILLE — “You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high-flying flag …” It’s the subject of songs and, of course, the National Anthem. We pledge allegiance to it but an […]

HUNTSVILLE – There’s a formal name for it, but most everyone has come to know it simply as Juneteenth and the Rocket City is getting a jump on the celebration. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Mayor Tommy Battle mentioned to the crowd gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Huntsville City Hall that doing daily business was moving forward. “Since we’ve moved […]

ARLINGTON, Va. — Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” have placed U.S. flags at headstones in Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery. This was the […]