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3 Lost Alabama Neighborhoods That Disappeared From the Map
Alabama’s missing neighborhoods are sometimes hidden beneath places whose present purpose seems obvious: a military installation, industrial land or a redeveloped city center. Their earlier residential lives can be much harder to see. The houses are gone, street patterns have changed, and a name that once meant home may appear mainly in an archive.
The Cullman Tribune
Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 31, 1929
From the files of Oct. 31, 1929 Hamby’s Chapel News Vinemont R. 2, Oct. 29.—Quite a number of young people attended the annual harp singing at Eva Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bonner, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Holmes, Mrs. Jasper Smith, Cleo Murphree, Ezell Bonner and others attended the quarterly meeting at Vinemont Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rogers of Cullman, spent the week end with John H. Holmes and family. Clell King was the dinner guest of J. B. Holmes Sunday. Mrs. Minnie Bonner left Friday to visit her mother in Mississippi, who is critically ill. Clell King, Misses Oleta Griffin and Alberta Holmes attended a singing at Mr. Burks’ of Gold Ridge Sunday night. J. B. Holmes, Pearl Harris, Ocie Morgan and Annie Harris attended preaching at Unity church Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Smith and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Johnson of North Vinemont. Mrs. Viola Minor, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Minor and Mrs. Julia Barnett of near Bethel church, visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Evans Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith of Akron, Ohio, are visiting relatives in our burg. Mrs. Emma Evans is on the sick list this week.
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Local YouTube stars dedicate new podcast and video studios for Huntsville youth
Some kids in Huntsville now have the tools to express themselves and maybe become a viral superstar while they’re at it.
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Dulcio Leads Bulldogs at Destination Florida Tournament
ORLANDO, Fla. | Nila Dulcio paced the Alabama A&M University women's bowling team as the Bulldogs finished 22nd at the Destination Florida tournament, hosted by Sacred Heart. Dulcio finished 55th individually with 1,143 pins across six traditional games for a 190.5 average. She rolled a team-high 243 in her third game and added a 211 in her second.
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Sons of the American Revolution to march in Hartselle, Huntsville Veterans Day parades
Members of the Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will take part in Veterans Day celebrations in Hartselle and Huntsville next month, honoring those who have […] The post Sons of the American Revolution to march in Hartselle, Huntsville Veterans Day parades appeared first on 256 Today .
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Step Inside The Nostalgic Alabama Comic Book Store That Will Whisk You Back To Childhood
There are very few buildings in Alabama that stop you cold in a parking lot, but The Deep Comics, Games & Toys in Huntsville is absolutely one of them. That giant Superman logo on the side of the building isn’t subtle, and it isn’t trying to be. You’re...
Hartselle Enquirer
There Goes Connie: Local woman finds success in fourth career as travel writer
Author Connie Pearson and her husband really went out of the way to research her latest book — more than 2,500 miles, in fact. Actually, the travel writer has two new books — one about sights to visit up and down Interstate 65, and an updated version of what to do in north Alabama.
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Día de los Muertos festival bringing vibrant tradition and community to Guajana on Sunday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A vibrant celebration of Mexican heritage, culture, and remembrance is coming to North Alabama this weekend. The community is invited to gather for the Festival de Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival), an annual tradition honoring the lives and legacies of loved ones who have passed away. Organizers say the goal of the event is to unite the community through rich cultural traditions, art, and fellowship.
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You’ll Feel Like You’ve Traveled Back In Time At This Old-Fashioned Alabama General Store
Some places earn their reputation quietly, one satisfied customer at a time, and U.G. White Mercantile in Athens, Alabama has been doing exactly that for longer than most of us have been alive. Step through that old wooden door and you’ll understand immediately why people keep coming back. The...
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Tuscumbia’s oldest church nears completion of massive restoration
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WAFF) - A historic Tuscumbia church that held its last regular service in 1955 is undergoing major renovations. Bringing new life to the long-dormant building. After years of restoration efforts, crews are putting the final touches on the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church with plans to repurpose the...
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Kip Driver talks efforts to raise money for The Tallulah Awards
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - For it’s second year in a row, The Tallulah Awards will give two talented Alabama students a ticket to the Jimmy Awards in New York City. They’ll be able to receive coaching sessions and training from some of Broadway’s most accomplished professionals, then take part in a talent showcase!
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Billy Strings Plays Rare Covers In Huntsville
Billy Strings concluded a two-night stand at Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday. The guitarist reached in his bag to pull out a trio of rare covers throughout the concert. After kicking off the show with “I Like Train Songs,” off Billy Strings’ 2026 album So Much For Goodbyes,...
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‘The Great Debaters’ Actor Brings Veterans’ Mental Health Story to Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE — Actor and filmmaker Robert X. Golphin will bring a story of trauma and family resilience to Huntsville during a free veterans’ mental health conference Thursday, November 5. According to an October 26 announcement, Golphin will appear as a special guest at “The Road Home: Navigating Veterans...
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Hogan Family YMCA to host 2026 Veterans Prayer Breakfast
MADISON – Commemorating two decades for the event, the 20th annual Veterans Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by Heart of the Valley YMCA, will be hosted by Hogan Family YMCA, 130 Park Square Lane in Madison, on Nov. 6. “This cherished community tradition has brought together more than 300 veterans, active-duty...
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German Unity Day celebrates bringing people together
The German Patriot Office annually helps the local community remember when the wall came tumbling down. The Berlin Wall fell on Nov. 9, 1989, ending the 45-year post-World War II division of their native land into East Germany (German Democratic Republic) and West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany). German Unity...
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Chorus brings harmony to retiree appreciation day
Retirees visiting the One Stop on Thursday enjoyed a musical performance by the Rocket City Chorus, a community ensemble known for its four-part harmony and broad repertoire. Led by retired Col. Norm Myers, the chorus performed a varied playlist that blended popular songs, traditional favorites and patriotic music. The program...