Rising above the clouds, it earned the name, “Island in the Sky.” The Creek Nation labeled it “Chaha,” meaning “high place” in the Muskogee language. At 2,407 feet above sea […]

MOORESVILLE – Ribbon-cuttings are about separating but a ribbon-joining is symbolic for connecting. So with that age-old tradition in mind, the Singing River Trail formally “tied the knot” at its […]

MADISON — Wanna do something very few other people have ever done? How about pulling a firetruck with a rope to bring attention to substance abuse? And, at the same […]

HUNTSVILLE – Don’t let falling leaves fool you when it comes to fall planting. Fall in the Deep South, all the way through November, is one of the best times […]

HUNTSVILLE – It is scientific fact that the magical allurement people get from looking at Christmas lights brings about feelings of happiness and childhood memories for adults, and a twinkling […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama’s newest cultural destination, Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater, continues to receive praise from artists who play there and industry leaders who support it. Not to mention the more than […]

DECATUR — The Fitness Court, an outdoor gym featuring seven exercise stations, has come to the River City, thanks to a partnership of Decatur, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of […]

HUNTSVILLE – In 1962, a largely undeveloped Cummings Research Park opened like a diamond in the rough with its 4,000 acres anchored by just three companies: Brown Engineering, IBM, and […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s the most thumb-pickin’est, plectrum-pluckin’est, bow-strokin’est barbecue in North Alabama! The fourth annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is cookin’ Saturday at Southside Park on Chaney Thompson Road in […]

BOAZ — October is here and that means towns and communities across North Alabama are gearing up for their fall celebrations. Cooler temperatures are a welcoming sign for taking to […]

HARVEST – When you think about Toyota, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Woodlands? Wetlands? Nature trails? Fishing ponds? Probably not, but you may be surprised […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s 5:30 p.m. and ya want to rock, get a little action in? Well, Thursday night’s all right when Mayor Tommy Battle and the city’s Parks & Recreation […]

FORT PAYNE — Put on the track shoes and make your way to the Little River Canyon for what is considered one of the most scenic half-marathons in the country. […]

MADISON — One can feel the vibrato deep, warm and rich leading into the debut of Opera Huntsville at dusk Tuesday. And it all happens in Home Place Park and […]

HARTSELLE — The start of fall is approaching and Hidden Rivers Farm is ready for visitors to enjoy all things autumn. Picking the perfect pumpkin, getting lost in a maze […]

HUNTSVILLE – Did you hear the latest fish tale coming from Ditto Landing? Huntsville used a double-edged stinger hook to not only land one of the fastest growing sports in […]

HUNTSVILLE — When it comes to all things outdoors, count William E. Stone “in.” Since his childhood days on a farm, the 61-year-old Central Florida native has been involved in […]

FORT PAYNE – The month of October brings cooler temperatures and glorious fall colors to DeKalb County, making it an ideal time to plan a trip to the northeastern part […]

MADISON – Oh how I love to go up in a swing, up in the sky …. Whaaa? Ever since Kid’s Kingdom at Dublin Park closed Tuesday, every kiddo in […]

DECATUR – Street murals are known to beautify public and private places by adding color and character to otherwise plain, dirty building walls. They can also memorialize a social or […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Botanical Garden will host its second annual Garden Soirée next week. The fundraiser, presented Sept. 13 by PNC, hopes to nearly $100,000 to support the Garden’s […]

BOAZ — For those in search of pumpkins or an amazing display of beautiful blooms, Cornutt Farms has both. The working crop and cattle farm in Boaz welcomes the public […]

HARTSELLE — The Depot Days Festival rolls into Hartselle next month, bringing a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment to the historic depot and downtown area. Hosted by the Hartselle […]

GUNTERSVILLE — For cozy weekend getaway accommodations or a boutique-style all-in-one wedding venue, the new ReTreet resort just might check all the boxes.  ReTreet, owned by Troy and Patti Hopkins, […]