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Health, wellness along the Singing River Trail

HUNTSVILLE — The 200-plus miles on the Singing River Trail will be a greenway trail of connection through the towns that make up the North Alabama region. Bonds between communities […]

Parks & Rec: Huntsville investing in quality of life

HUNTSVILLE — About nine out of 10 U.S. adults surveyed in 2021 said it’s important for local government to invest in community infrastructure, including parks, community centers and recreation facilities. […]

Another hat in the ring Now that Dale Strong has officially submitted his letter to Gov. Kay Ivey resigning as Madison County Commission chairman effective Jan. 2, attention shifts to […]

Mrs. Claus Stroll celebrates women-owned business

HUNTSVILLE — Mrs. Claus shows she’s the boss lady this weekend as the Mrs. Claus Snow Stroll celebrates the local women owned small businesses in Stovehouse’s Gas Light Alley. On […]

HUNTSVILLE – You know that warm, cheerful, even romantic feeling you get from watching a holiday movie – the ones where everyone is filled with good cheer, baking, shopping, decorating […]

BIRMINGHAM – Four Huntsville business leaders have been selected to Innovate Alabama’s recently established Council on Outdoor Recreation and to the Outdoor Recreation Advisory Roundtable. Darrell Ezell, director of Diversity Equity & […]

MADISON — The Madison City Council approved an arts and entertainment district Monday night for Town Madison. The Town Madison Arts and Entertainment District will allow customers 21 and older […]

HUNTSVILLE — A downtown Huntsville holiday tradition returns today when the Huntsville Museum of Art holds a ribbon-cutting for the 10th annual Skating in the Park. The celebration, which includes […]

HUNTSVILLE – The days are getting shorter, but Huntsville Parks & Recreation wants to help folks make the most of every minute. The 2022 Winter Program Guide is filled with activities […]

HUNTSVILLE — The partnership between the City of Huntsville and Arts Huntsville got a power lift from the National Fitness Campaign Thursday. Mayor Tommy Battle cut the ribbon on the […]

HUNTSVILLE – There many reasons why U.S. News & World Report recently named Huntsville the Best Place to Live, and every one of those reasons can be found in the Huntsville/Madison […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Parks & Recreation is kicking off the Halloween weekend with seven no-cost, family-friendly events related to the spookiest holiday of the year tonight  through Halloween. Tonight “Fall” […]

MOORESVILLE – Singing River Trail is now calling Mooresville home, thanks to a Limestone County family. The McCrary family, owners of 1818 Farms in Mooresville, is providing Singing River Trail […]

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 – Rev up the hot rods and squeal those wheels because the Rods and Wheels Cruise-in rolls into Ditto Landing next month. The seventh annual event is Nov. 5 […]

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 […]

Imagine a 200-plus-mile greenway system connecting all of North Alabama – from the bustling towns to the tucked away hidden gems – along an uninterrupted outdoor human highway, brimming with […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s been three years and two virtual races since the annual Liz Hurley 5K Ribbon Run and Survivors’ Walk made its trek through downtown Huntsville. But the fundraiser […]

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 […]

Boaz falls into autumn with Harvest Festival

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 […]

Thursday night's all right for a Party on the Green

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 […]

Andiamo Lodge offers rustic-luxe stay in Mentone

MENTONE — When it comes to Southern mountain towns, Alabama isn’t always first to come to mind. While places such as Asheville, N.C.; Gatlinburg, Tenn.; and the Blue Ridge mountains […]

Willkommen! Oktoberfest coming to Cullman

CULLMAN — For more than three decades, Cullman has celebrated its German beginnings with a family-friendly festival offering all things German. Cullman Oktoberfest, one of North Alabama’s largest and most […]