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Spring break’s a beach – and more – at Alabama State Parks

Josh Bean - March 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Spring breakers often flock to beaches along the Alabama Gulf Coast in search of sand and sun, landing them on the sugar-white...

Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau launches rebrand

Mecca Musick - February 27, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has launched a brand identity featuring a new logo, tagline, colors, and fonts. It...

Havoc celebrating all things Huntsville in weekend homestand

Bud McLaughlin - February 20, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- The Huntsville Havoc, a fixture on the Huntsville pro sports scene for more than 20 years, is celebrating all things Huntsville this...

A capital idea: Aderholt encourages families to plan spring break/summer trips to DC

Staff reports - February 10, 2025

WASHINGTON – As winter begins to wind down, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is encouraging families to start planning their spring break and summer trips...

Aderholt announces $300,000 ARC grant for improvements to Mentone’s Moon Lake Village

Bud McLaughlin - February 6, 2025

MENTONE -- To help preserve history and enhance tourism, the Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a $300,000 grant for the Town of Mentone to...

That’s a wrap: Spirit Coach hits the road with iconic Huntsville images

Bud McLaughlin - January 30, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – When a Spirit Coach hits the road, it takes a slice of Huntsville with it. Well, maybe not a slice; more like a...

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Mardi Gras rolling into downtown Moulton

Karen Beasley - January 26, 2025

MOULTON -- Let the good times roll! And the city of Moulton is planning just that is it gears up for the annual Moulton Mardi...

Marion 2 Selma Bike Ride blends history, tourism and fun

Josh Bean - January 25, 2025

MONTGOMERY – The inaugural Historical Marion 2 Selma Bicycle Ride will commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the most important and notorious moments...

Try Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve in Colbert County for a change

David Rainer - January 24, 2025

TUSCUMBIA -- Nature lovers are blessed with abundant recreational and travel opportunities the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers in north Alabama, like...

Festival of the Cranes celebrates annual migration of the long-legged and long-necked birds

Karen Beasley - December 15, 2024

DECATUR – An annual event that draws hundreds of spectators and thousands of bird returns next month. The Festival of the Cranes recognizes the 14,000...

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