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Historic Gadsden home opens doors for Bellenger Class Reunion

A historic Gadsden home will open its doors to the community Sunday, Nov. 15, for a special open house honoring Carolyn King Gunn Bellenger, a longtime Gadsden High School English teacher. The event, called the Bellenger Class Reunion, is intended to give former students who always wondered what Mrs. Bellenger’s...

Gadsden, AL · 1d
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Women of True Grit: Meet Harmony Heard Steed

CULLMAN, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - In this edition of ‘Women of True Grit’, host Edie Hand highlights Harmony Heard Steed, the Executive Director of Visit Cullman. Harmony talked about some major trauma in her life, and how her favorite quote is ‘I can do all things’. She hopes the quote inspires others to believe in themselves! She also highlighted her love for hospitality and making a difference.

Cullman, AL · 1d
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North Alabama Railroad Museum hosts final Fall Colors Ride of the year

MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Passengers took a trip through Madison County on Saturday to enjoy the changing leaves during the North Alabama Railroad Museum’s final Fall Colors Ride of the year. The train departed from the museum’s depot on Moores Mill Road and traveled through the surrounding community,...

Madison County, AL · 14h
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Georgia students help restore historic Alabama Cemetery

Students from The Stonehaven School in Marietta returned to North Alabama from Nov. 5-6 to help restore historic Cornelius Cemetery in Huntsville. The two-day community service project continued a partnership that brought Stonehaven students to Madison County in 2025 for restoration work at Gray Cemetery. Working alongside the Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Madison County Cemetery Restoration Authority and Ted Urquhart of the Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance, the students helped preserve an important piece of local history. The restoration effort included rebuilding sections of the cemetery’s historic stone wall, straightening displaced headstones, removing debris, cutting overgrown vegetation and clearing the cemetery’s northern grounds. During work breaks, TVCSAR member Kenneth Carpenter shared the cemetery’s history and information about individuals buried there. Chapter President Lawrence Hillis also provided a living-history presentation, wearing a Revolutionary War-era uniform and demonstrating proper musket handling. The chapter thanked Melissa Hobson, Dean of School Life at The Stonehaven School, for organizing the trip, along with adult chaperones Buddy Kelly, Chuck Rickman, Heather Wilkinson and Hannah Hanbury. “We were so excited to work with such a great group of students who worked hard, were very disciplined and displayed a great deal of

Huntsville, AL · 2d

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman Chamber’s 4th annual Cookie Crawl set for Nov. 14

CULLMAN, Ala. – Grab your walking shoes and your sweet tooth. One of Cullman’s most delicious holiday traditions is back. The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Cookie Crawl, presented by Visit Cullman, on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or while supplies last. The event is part of the Cullman Area Christmas Open House, a holiday tradition since 1990. The best part? It’s completely free. How it works Families can pick up their Cookie Crawl box on Friday, Nov. 13, from 4-6 p.m. Each box comes with a list of participating Chamber member businesses. Then on Saturday, it’s time to make your way around Cullman, stopping at each business to collect a cookie along the way. There is a limit of one free Cookie Crawl box per family, and boxes are available while supplies last, so early birds may want to plan ahead. Shop local, one cookie at a time The Cookie Crawl is a fun way to kick off the holiday season, discover local businesses and support the places that make Cullman special, all while filling a box with festive treats. “Shop local. Collect cookies. Celebrate Christmas in Cullman!” the Chamber said in

Cullman, AL · 1d

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Huntsville’s first Great Big Book Festival filled downtown library with stories and local talent

The inaugural Great Big Book Festival brought authors, readers, vendors, and aspiring writers together at the downtown Huntsville-Madison County Public Library for a day celebrating books and the people who create them. Presented by the library, the festival featured dozens of authors and vendors, along with discussions and programs covering...

Huntsville, AL · 2d

American Songwriter

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Born 94 Years Ago Today in Alabama, the Grand Ole Opry Bassist Turned Music Mogul Who Helped Launch Dolly Parton’s Career and Penned Hits for Buck Owens and Conway Twitty

On this day (November 13) in 1932, William Doyce “Buddy” Killen was born in Florence, Alabama. Killen’s musical legacy spanned the entire spectrum of the industry, working his way from song plugger to owner of Tree International Publishing, the powerhouse publishing company that helped establish Nashville as the epicenter of country music. Helping shape the careers of Roger Miller, Dottie West, and Dolly Parton, Killen also enjoyed success as a songwriter, penning Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel”, Buck Owens’ “Open Up Your Heart”, and Conway Twitty’s “I May Never Get to Heaven”.

Florence, AL · 1d

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Lobsterfest co-chairs talk this weekend’s event

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - It’s time for the 33rd annual Lobsterfest! The St. Thomas Episcopal Church will host the event Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lila and Zach house, co-chairs of the event, joined Tennessee Valley Living to share more about the event, and teach our hosts a thing or two about cracking a lobster. The event will feature live music, an artisan fair, as well as barbecue, desserts, and lots of lobster!

Huntsville, AL · 3d

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Huntsville welcomes the Venardos Circus to town

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Tomorrow, Venardos Circus will have its opening night at the MidCity District in Huntsville! The show will be inspired by the spirit of ‘Alice’, inviting audiences to step through the looking glass. Phoenix Baisa, who will play ‘Alice’, and Juggler Patrick McGuire...

Huntsville, AL · 3d

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This Month Matters: Military spouse and mother of 11 turns nearly 30 moves into a children’s book for military kids

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to recognize the sacrifices and resilience of military families, including the children who move with them. For this episode of This Month Matters, digital host Tatyana White, a military child herself, sat down with local author...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Relive Your Childhood At This Wonderfully Nostalgic Alabama Comic Book Store

Somewhere in Huntsville, Alabama, there’s a building wearing a Superman costume, and it is absolutely not embarrassed about it. The Deep Comics, Games & Toys sits there in bold red, blue, and yellow, with that iconic shield logo mounted on the side, daring you to drive past without stopping.

Huntsville, AL · 4d

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Veterans museum in Athens connects with community

For Joshua Dempsey, becoming director of the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives was more than a career change following 20 years in the Marine Corps. It was an opportunity to return to his hometown Athens, continue serving veterans and help preserve their stories for future generations. Dempsey, a retired Marine...

Athens, AL · 4d

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Athens State University, Alabama Veterans Museum honor local veterans

Athens State University and the Alabama Veterans Museum continued a long-standing Veterans Day tradition of honoring the men and women who have served our country.

Athens, AL · 3d

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Phillips is Part of New Book

GULFPORT, MS. – Sun Records founder and Florence native, Sam Phillips, let a young group release a record in 1959 in Memphis on his International label with two songs on it: “To Tell the Truth,” and “These Silly Blues.” The group, Bobbie and the Boys, consisted of Cliff and Ed Thomas and their sister, Barbara Ann Thomas Salloum.

Florence, AL · 5d

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Here is every Veterans Day parade, ceremony and salute across Alabama

Veterans Day is an Alabama invention, and on Wednesday the state that gave America the holiday will fill its downtowns, courthouse squares and the lawns beside the USS Alabama to honor the men and women who wore the uniform. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran from Birmingham, organized the nation’s first Veterans Day parade […] The post Here is every Veterans Day parade, ceremony and salute across Alabama appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 4d

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A New Indoor Golf Studio in Madison Is Making It Easier for Women to Try Golf

If you’re a woman who wants to try golf or get more serious about improving your swing, I think you’ll love what The Goph Club has to offer! It just opened in September 2026 and is thriving!. It’s a locally owned and veteran-owned indoor golf studio here in...

Madison, AL · 4d

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Need to Know: 2026 Veterans Day Parade

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The 2026 48 News Veterans Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 A.M. Before the parade, attendees will be able to enjoy music performed by the 60-piece Huntsville Concert Band as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the landings in Normandy, France, on “D” Day. The pre-parade show will begin at 10 A.M. at 200 Monroe Street, in front of the Veterans Memorial Park.

Huntsville, AL · 5d

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Bulldogs Tied for Third at SWAC Birmingham Fall Golf Tournament

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | AJ Gardner and Kourey Patterson each finished at 2-over-par Monday to lead the Alabama A&M University men's golf team into a tie for third after the opening round of the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Birmingham Fall Golf Tournament at RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley. The...

Birmingham, AL · 5d

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Huntsville native, Rough Rider John Campbell Greenway honored 100 years after his death

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Huntsville-born soldier who served alongside Theodore Roosevelt and helped develop major mining operations is being honored a century after his death. Brig. Gen. John Campbell Greenway is a 2026 Madison County Hall of Heroes inductee. His first cousin twice removed, Gilbert White, has spent the...

Huntsville, AL · 8d