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Severe thunderstorm causes bounce house to go airborne in Alabama
A severe thunderstorm in northern Alabama on Saturday interrupted a gathering in the town of Hillsboro. According to a witness, the pop-up storm arrived without warning, causing attendees to run for shelter.
Country star’s surprise concert at Alabama Buc-ee’s draws huge crowd
Country singer Keith Urban gave just a few hours’ notice before performing a free concert Friday night in the parking lot of a large convenience store and gas station in north Alabama. Hundreds of people turned out for the show in Athens, outside Buc-ee’s, a chain of roadside stores...
More homes available in fast-growing north Alabama cities as mortgage rates dip
With more homes on the market and mortgage rates creeping down, potential buyers could see more choice in fast-growing Huntsville and Athens. The Huntsville-Madison County area had 2,610 homes on the market last month, according to new data from Valley MLS. That’s a 16.6% increase compared with June’s 2,237 and up nearly 62% over July 2023. Athens and Limestone County saw a similar trend, where the inventory of 944 homes was up 15.3% over June and up 77% compared with the previous July.
Athens, Tuscumbia, Fort Payne among most historic small towns in Alabama
ATHENS — Three small towns in North Alabama have been recognized as some of the most historic in the state, according to a national publication. Athens, Tuscumbia, and Fort Payne all ranked within WorldAtlas’ recently released Top Nine Most Historic Small Towns in Alabama category. According to WorldAtlas’...
From Soviet Estonia to Decatur, Alabama
The universal language of music can bridge ages, cultures, and even continents. Since discovering his love for the violin at just 4 years old, Viljar Weimann has traveled the world as a student, violinist, professor, and conductor. Now he calls Decatur, Alabama home and shares his passion for music with the community as the conductor of the Decatur Orchestra Sul Ponticello.
HBCUAC announces 2025 softball tournament host
Decatur, Ala. — Decatur Morgan County Tourism has won the bid to host the 2025 HBCUAC Softball Championship, the conference announced Thursday. The event, scheduled for April 25-28, will mark a milestone for Decatur as the first city to host the HBCUAC Softball Championship. “We are thrilled and honored...
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