GRANT – Dan Robinson made a commitment to lift the quality of life in his mountaintop community with his unyielding dedication to Grant’s youth and the development of the Kidtopia […]

NEW MARKET – Gonna party like it’s 1703, or maybe 2019, compliments of TARCOG and the Madison County Commission. May is Older Americans Month and the TARCOG (Top of Alabama […]

HUNTSVILLE – With all due respect to late songwriter and singer Eddie Cochran, it turns out there is a cure for the summertime blues. At least there is for Huntsville […]

MONTGOMERY – Smoke billows into the sky, visible to nearby residents and motorists as a sign that something is burning in the Alabama forest. It’s a prescribed fire at Oak Mountain […]

HUNTSVILLE – A quote from early 20th century sociologist W.E.B. Dubois reverberates to present day, even in a current atmosphere of discourse surrounding women’s bodily rights and the Diversity, Equity […]

HUNTSVILLE – A cold wind chilled onlookers Thursday as the ribbon was cut for the reopening of the John Hunt Park Raymond W. Jones Community Center, which targets seniors and […]

HUNTSVILLE – In an effort to enhance recreational offerings tailored to interests among local young residents, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is asking teenagers and their parents/guardians for input. With the […]

GRANT – The Town of Grant, sitting atop Gunters Mountain in Marshall County, is really little more than a village. The 2020 census put its population at 1,039. In that […]

HUNTSVILLE – Twenty years since its inception, Huntsville’s James C. Crawford Park is no worse for the wear. Especially not now that it has a fresh look following a four-month […]

HUNTSVILLE – The expansion of recreational facilities at John Hunt Park continues, this time with senior citizens the focal point, as the city of Huntsville prepares to open the Raymond […]

HUNTSVILLE – Instead of wishing for an endless summer, say goodbye to winter and hello to endless possibilities with the programs offered this spring by Huntsville Parks & Recreation. Pickleball, […]

DECATUR – North Alabama is for the birds. Well, actually, the area is for birding. And to help celebrate our feathered friends during the Alabama Tourism Department’s Year of Birding, […]

GUNTERSVILLE – Officials unveiled and cut a ceremonial ribbon to dedicate Lake Guntersville State Park’s newest feature, a picturesque eagle statue at the park’s lodge.  The statue, created by artist […]

HUNTSVILLE – It is widely known that opportunities to play sports moved out of economic reach years ago for some youths. Team participation among children ages 6-12 has declined nearly […]

HUNTSVILLE – Spring break for primary education students will soon be here, and Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department is offering alternatives to help kids from shuttering indoors at home. Parents […]

GURLEY — It’s opening day for the state’s anglers as Alabama’s Public Fishing Lakes return to their regular hours. DeKalb County Lake is among most of the state-owned lakes that […]

HUNTSVILLE – The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation is bringing back Girls on the Run, billed by the city as an “empowering journey” for girls in grades 3-5. According […]

HUNTSVILLE – On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the city of Huntsville is sponsoring an event inspired by the legacy of the civil rights icon. The city […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama joins all 50 states in the national First Day Hikes program designed to celebrate the new year and the great outdoors at the some of the country’s […]

HUNTSVILLE – Santa and Mrs. Claus not only made an appearance but also joined in on the fun as the ribbon was cut during a ceremony marking the opening of […]

HUNTSVILLE – Parents or guardians needing to shop but can’t find a babysitter, relax. The Huntsville Parks & Recreation Department is coming to the rescue with Drop and Shop. Or, […]

HUNTSVILLE – A ribbon-cutting will celebrate the opening of the playground at the Sandra Moon Community Complex. “March to the Playground’’ is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Just in time for holiday hikes and cooler temperatures, Land Trust of North Alabama has launched a website to provide easy access to all the information needed to […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s not quite shop till you drop. In fact, it’s really drop and shop, as in drop off the kids and go shop. That’s right, if you’re a […]