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Niña and Pinta replica ships drop anchor in Guntersville City Harbor

Bud McLaughlin - June 26, 2025

GUNTERSVILLE -- They didn't "sail the ocean blue in 14 hundred and 92," but historically accurate replicas of two of the ships that carried...

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...

Hampton Inn & Suites celebrates grand opening in Decatur

Bud McLaughlin - June 6, 2025

DECATUR – Things are growing in the River City. Population. Business. Entertainment. Dining. Hospitality. The latest to join Decatur's burgeoning hotel roster is Hampton Inn & Suites, which held a...

Elite 50 National Showcase softball tournament returns to Decatur for eighth year

Staff reports - June 5, 2025

DECATUR – If you want to see some serious softball, you need to be in Decatur this weekend. The Elite 50 National Showcase, a premier...

Rocket City al fresco: 25 outdoor dining spots in Huntsville and Madison

Brent Boyd - June 5, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Alabama’s weather practically begs for patio dining and, in Huntsville and Madison, there’s no shortage of places where you can enjoy a...

Travel and tourism deliver more than $2.4B to Madison County; 23,000 related jobs

Bud McLaughlin - May 21, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- George Washington may not have slept here, but more than 2.8 million people stayed overnight in hotels in Madison County last year. That's...

Report shows 3.9% increase in tourism in North Alabama; travelers spent $4.9B in 2024

Karen Beasley - May 7, 2025

DECATUR – In 2024, travelers spent over $4.9 billion while visiting the 16 counties of the North Alabama region, representing a 3.9% increase over...

Full of hot air: Balloons preparing to lift off at Alabama Jubilee Festival

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association - May 4, 2025

DECATUR – The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, one of the Southeast’s most beloved Memorial Day weekend traditions, is set to return to...

Coalfest a Brilliant celebration of heritage, music and community

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association - May 4, 2025

BRILLIANT -- Each year, this North Alabama community pays tribute to its roots in the coal mining industry with a free festival filling the...

Step back in time with LaGrange’s Distillery Raid immersive living history experience

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association - April 19, 2025

LEIGHTON -- The reenactment of a law enforcement raid on a moonshine still will take place next month at the LaGrange College Site Park. Set...

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