Marshall Space Flight Center to Develop Lunar Lander
Friday September 30, 2005
WASHINGTON, DC--NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate Doug Cooke today announced the selection of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala., and Goddard Space Flight Center, ... Read More
Huntsville Insider Info
Friday September 30, 2005
I found out about some fascinating things this week in Huntsville: (1) This Friday & Saturday, Hurricane Katrina Evacuees recieve Free Admission to for an adorable one-hour children’s ... Read More
Huntsville Events This Weekend
Thursday September 29, 2005
This is going to be an exciting weekend of activities: Skip Heller at Flying Monkey Arts Center, "Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," Cullman ... Read More
Muscle Shoals Music CityFest Oct 8-9th
Thursday September 29, 2005
Big Spring Jam might have had bad weather this year...but hopefully the Muscle Shoals Music CityFest on Oct. 8-9th will have better luck. The free two-day event features several ... Read More
River City Review--Decatur Events
Thursday September 29, 2005
"The River City Review" is written by Edith Hobbs and focuses on October events and features of nearby Decatur, Alabama. This month find out about a dinner theatre, ... Read More
2005 Big Spring Jam Photos
Wednesday September 28, 2005
The 2005 Big Spring Jam was a big disappointment for me. Not because of the BSJ committee or anything. I went Friday night--but was sick on Saturday and couldn't attend. ... Read More
Sept. 19-23 Restaurant Scores
Wednesday September 28, 2005
In the latest Health Dept. Report the following restaurants were inspected: Buffalo Wild Wings, Beef O'Bradys, Bonefish Grill, Hampton Inn, Brusters, Qdoba, La Placita Grill, Sonic Drive In, Casa ... Read More
2005 Scarecrow Trail Haunts Huntsville
Tuesday September 27, 2005
This is the fifth year that I've gone out to the Huntsville/Madison County Botanical Garden and taken photos of most of 80+ creative scarecrows. If you ever are stumped ... Read More
All About Noritake China
Tuesday September 27, 2005
Northern Alabama has more published writers per capita than any where else in the United States. Everyone seems to have written a book! Huntsville resident, Robin Brewer, turned ... Read More
Dog of the Week: Squeaky
Monday September 26, 2005
This week The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) is featuring Squeaky as their Dog of the Week. Squeaky is an adult male hound mix with an outstanding personality. He has ... Read More
Cat of the Week: Corky
Monday September 26, 2005
Friends of Ferals is highlighting Corky as their Cat of the Week. Two-and-a-half year old, orange and white tabby male, Corky is friendly and playful. He was rescued as a ... Read More
Comic Legend Bob Newhart Performs in Huntsville
Sunday September 25, 2005
The Broadway Theatre League has a real treat in store for us this year: Bob Newhart will appear live at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall, October 23, 2005 ... Read More
Don't Pay High Gas Prices in Huntsville
Sunday September 25, 2005
It seems the price of gas are climbing up and up. In fact, they are downright ridiculous now. Whether you're new to Huntsville or have lived here a ... Read More
Don't Miss Big Spring Jam Friday-Sunday!
Friday September 23, 2005
I'll be seeing you at Big Spring Jam this week, Sept. 23-25, as Huntsville comes alive with the music, sights, sounds and fun of Big Spring Jam. This is ... Read More
Alabama Web Cams
Friday September 23, 2005
If you want to see Hurricane Rita up close and personal, yet stay safe in your home, then take a peek at these Alabama web cams scattered around "down south" ... Read More
Huntsville Insider Info
Friday September 23, 2005
Here's some interesting tips about Huntsville I learned this week: (1) Make a donation to The Land Trust and you might be the winner of their Auburn vs. ... Read More
Huntsville This Weekend
Thursday September 22, 2005
This is the weekend we've been waiting for: Big Spring Jam! Don't miss the Fun Run & 5K Run, too. Check out The Garden's Scarecrow Trail, Cornfield ... Read More
Condoleezza Rice: Most Powerful Woman in the World
Thursday September 22, 2005
Condoleezza Rice is without a doubt one of the most impressive women to come out of Alabama (I'm thinking Helen Keller would be the other one). How did she get ... Read More
Huntsville Community Chorus 2005-06 Season
Thursday September 22, 2005
The Huntsville Community Chorus announces its 60th Diamond Anniversary season, beginning with a lively, toe-tapping concert of American music on October 15, 2005 at the VBC Concert Hall at 7:30 ... Read More
2005 Scarecrow Trail Haunts Huntsville
Wednesday September 21, 2005
This is the fifth year that I've gone out to the Huntsville/Madison County Botanical Garden and taken photos of most of 80+ creative scarecrows. If you ever are stumped ... Read More
Dog of the Week: Velcro
Wednesday September 21, 2005
This week The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) is featuring Velcro as their Dog of the Week. Velcro is a young adult male Lab mix with an outstanding personality. He ... Read More
This Week's Health Dept. Report
Wednesday September 21, 2005
You might be surprised to find that one of the "fanciest" restaurants in town made a failing grade during the Huntsville/Madison Co. Health Dept. inspections last week. Some restaurants ... Read More
Big Spring Jam 5K Run & 1-Mile Fun Run
Tuesday September 20, 2005
The annual Big Spring Jam 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run will formally launch the second day of this year’s music festival in downtown Huntsville on Saturday, September 24th, ... Read More
Cat of the Week: China
Tuesday September 20, 2005
Friends of Ferals is highlighting China as their Cat of the Week. China is a four year old, long-haired, tortoiseshell, female cat with glittering green eyes, a cute colorful face, ... Read More
2005 Big Spring Jam Will Benefit Nine Local Agencies
Monday September 19, 2005
September 19, 2005 – Nine health and human services agencies, two arts groups, a museum, a garden and a land preservation trust are among the non-profit organizations that stand to ... Read More
City Employees Hold Rummage Sale and Food Drive
Monday September 19, 2005
City of Huntsville employees are holding a Rummage Sale and Food Drive this Friday, Sept. 23 to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Rummage Sale is open to the ... Read More
Alabama's Bobby Jon Drinkard Tackles "Survivor" Again!
Sunday September 18, 2005
Bobby Jon Drinkard of Troy, Alabama was one of the last two members on the Oolong tribe on 2005's "Suvivors: Palau" and now he's back on "Survivor: Guatemala." ... Read More
2005 Designer Showhouse: Harris Hill Farm
Saturday September 17, 2005
The Women’s Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art and the Alabama Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) are joining together to present the Harris Hill Farm ... Read More
2005 Big Spring Jam Schedule
Friday September 16, 2005
Next weekend, Sept. 23-25, Huntsville will come alive with the music, sights, sounds and fun of Big Spring Jam. This is the biggest event of the year in Huntsville ... Read More
Huntsville Insider Info
Friday September 16, 2005
Here's some things I found out about Huntsville this week: (1) Congratulations to Mayor Loretta Spencer for winning the Alabama Tourism Advocate Award in Government.
(2) ... Read More
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition Named Event of the Year
Friday September 16, 2005
Montgomery, Ala.— The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition in Mobile was named Alabama’s 2005 Event of the Year. The award ceremony took place during the Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism at ... Read More
Huntsville Restaurant Health Scores
Thursday September 15, 2005
This week's Madison County Health Dept. Report only showed two eating places failing to make the passing grade of 85. Some of the places inspected were Huntsville Country Club, ... Read More
GHHS Dog of the Week: Bert
Thursday September 15, 2005
This week The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) is featuring Bert as their Dog of the Week. Bert is an adult male Bird Dog mix with a wonderful disposition. He ... Read More
"Home is Where Our Memories Live"
Thursday September 15, 2005
Donna Castellano is the author of Through the Garden Gate: The Gardens of Historic Huntsville, where she introduced her readers to glorious gardens in Huntsville’s historic districts and provided insightful ... Read More
Cat of the Week: Tullah
Thursday September 15, 2005
Friends of Ferals is highlighting Tullah as their Cat of the Week. Tullah is an adult, long haired, silver female tabby with a cute white bib and boots. She has ... Read More
Huntsville Weekend Events
Wednesday September 14, 2005
There's a lot of fun things to do this weekend, in and around Huntsville: Okberfest is in fun swing on the Arsenal, Theatre Huntsville: "The Nerd," 2005 Designer Showcase ... Read More
Ark's Dog of the Week: Frank
Wednesday September 14, 2005
The Ark in Huntsville is highlighting Frank as the "Dog of the Week" available for adoption. Frank came to the Ark with two siblings. They were named after the "rat ... Read More
Call for Entries for 2nd Annual Horror Film Festival
Wednesday September 14, 2005
Huntsville, Ala. -- The Alabama Filmmakers Co-op is calling for entries for its 2nd Annual Horror Film Festival by Oct.1, 2005.
Films will be divided into two age categories for ... Read More
Profile on John Shaver of Shaver's Bookstore
Wednesday September 14, 2005
We've all heard of Shaver's Bookstore on Whitesburg Drive. John Shaver is the man with all the local and regional books, all the tickets for local fundraisers, and a ... Read More
Shaver's Bookstore Top 10 Books
Wednesday September 14, 2005
"If you love to read and you want to see what the Top 10 list of best-selling books are at Shaver's Bookstore--here's the current list. Browse through these books ... Read More
Alabama Renaissance Faire in Florence
Wednesday September 14, 2005
The Alabama Renaissance Faire has been selected by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top Twenty Events in the southeast for October - December 2005. If you haven't ... Read More
Symphony Opens with Two Appearances by Cellist Carlos Prieto Sr.
Tuesday September 13, 2005
The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra's 2005-06 Season opens with two concerts featuring world-renowned cellist Carlos Prieto, father of Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto. On Wednesday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m., Prieto ... Read More
Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride
Monday September 12, 2005
One of the largest annual events to take place in the Shoals area is the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride. It estimated that between 90,000 and 150,000 riders take ... Read More
A Note From GHHS on Animal Rescue Needs
Monday September 12, 2005
SEPT. 12--FROM GREATER HUNTSVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY: To help the rescue efforts in Mississippi, GHHS is joining with Challenger's House and others who are sending supplies through Joanne and Joe ... Read More
2005 Big Spring Jam Schedule
Sunday September 11, 2005
Just a couple more weeks and Huntsville will come alive with the music, sights, sounds and fun of Big Spring Jam. This is the biggest event of the year in ... Read More
Notes From a Huntsville Red Cross Volunteer
Saturday September 10, 2005
HUNTSVILLE Sept. 10, 2005--There are so many wonderful people and organizations involved in the Katrina Relief effort here in Huntsville. Here's some notes from a friend of mine ... Read More
Tate Farms Has Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins
Saturday September 10, 2005
Tate Farms in Meridianville is visited by thousands of young children during October each year as they learn about farming, pick their own pumpkins, pet the animals, and navigate a ... Read More
Huntsville Insider Info
Friday September 9, 2005
Here's some interesting tips and news about Huntsville and Alabama: (1) Think you're an expert on Huntsville's history & architecture? Join the Huntsville Library for a fun but ... Read More
Website to Coordinate Efforts in Tennessee Valley
Thursday September 8, 2005
Asbury United Methodist has created a website to help coordinate efforts in the Tennessee Valley between churches, Red Cross and FEMA. Local churches are encouraged to post ... Read More
Huntsville Soaring Club
Thursday September 8, 2005
I always seem to jump before I consider all the facts. That's what happened when Rand Baldwin of theHuntsville Soaring Club emailed me and asked if I'd like to ... Read More
Alabama's Katrina Relief Resources
Thursday September 8, 2005
There's been a lot of new coverage about Hurricane Katrina. You might be confused now about what's what and how you can help. Here are some of the articles and ... Read More
Fun Events for Huntsville This Weekend
Thursday September 8, 2005
Check out as many of this fun things as you have time for this weekend: Outdoor Jazz Concert, Tate Farm Pumpkins, Botanical Gardens Scarecrow Trail, Cornfield Maize, Vive Le ... Read More
Heard on the Streets of Huntsville
Wednesday September 7, 2005
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editors Tom & Cathey Carney and reprinted from Old Huntsville Magazine. Here is the September 2005 column with all the gossip around town. ... Read More
Dog of the Week: Sheeba
Wednesday September 7, 2005
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) is featuring Sheeba as their Dog of the Week. Sheeba is an adult Husky/Shepard mix with beautiful blue eyes. She has been spayed and ... Read More
Cats of the Week: Phoebe & Fiona
Wednesday September 7, 2005
Friends of Ferals is highlighting Phoebe and Fiona as their Cats of the Week. Phoebe and Fiona's foster mom from Friends of Ferals died a few months ago and they, ... Read More
CAR DONATIONS NEEDED FOR KATRINA EVACUEES
Wednesday September 7, 2005
Help the Katrina Survivors help themselves: Give a car to a hurricane victim without any out of pocket expense. There is a great need right now for cars for ... Read More
Alabama Health Services Join Forces to Care for Katrina Victims
Wednesday September 7, 2005
Health care providers in the state are working to ensure that individuals from Alabama and evacuees from Mississippi and Louisiana receive appropriate medical care following Hurricane Katrina.
Dr. Donald Williamson, state ... Read More
This Week's Huntsville Restaurant Health Scores
Tuesday September 6, 2005
Only six eating places failed to make a passing score of 85 this week. Check to see how the following restaurants faired: Covington's Downtowne, West Court Cafe, O'Charley's, ... Read More
Native American Gathering--Oka Kapassa
Tuesday September 6, 2005
On September 9th and 10th a very special Native American Gathering will take place in Tuscumbia's Spring Park. The gathering is a "coming home" for a number of the Native ... Read More
BTL Ticket Dash for Single Tickets
Tuesday September 6, 2005
Broadway Theatre League single tickets for the 2005/2006 season will go on sale Saturday, September 10th, beginning at 10am, only at the Von Braun Center Box Office on Monroe Street. ... Read More
GHHS Fundraiser: The Healing Power of Pets
Monday September 5, 2005
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society and Friends of Ferals are proudly hosting a benefit evening with Dr. Marty Becker, America’s best-loved doctor for family pets, on Thursday evening, October 20, ... Read More
2005 Monte Sano Homes Tour
Sunday September 4, 2005
It's time to take a peek inside some of the beautiful and interesting houses on Monte Sano Mountain. This event started in 2001 when I was president of the Burritt ... Read More
2005 Big Spring Jam Schedule
Sunday September 4, 2005
One of the best times in Huntsville is in September during Big Spring Jam when the park is crowded with great musical acts, fabulous carnival food, sunshine (hopefully!) and fresh ... Read More
All Huntsville Articles
Sunday September 4, 2005
Have you missed some of the articles I've written about Huntsville in the last five and a half years? Here's an index to ALL of them!
Huntsville Insider Info
Sunday September 4, 2005
This week I found out some interesting facts about Huntsville and Alabama: (1) Helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina is the biggest relief effort in American Red ... Read More
Can You Offer Housing for Hurricane Victims?
Saturday September 3, 2005
Hurricane Katrina has left hundreds of thousands of people homeless. But thousands of people throughout the region are stepping up to offer free shelter to those in need. This ... Read More
NASA'S MARSHALL CENTER SUPPORTS HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS
Saturday September 3, 2005
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., is providing aid
and resources to NASA personnel, their families and two Agency facilities
recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
NASA's Stennis Space Center near Gulfport, Miss., ... Read More
Salvation Army Update
Saturday September 3, 2005
September 2, 2005 - Access into disaster areas continues to be a problem for Salvation Army relief workers because of safety issues and the lack of available fuel. While ... Read More
Ham Operators Help Find Katrina Survivors
Saturday September 3, 2005
They helped track families during 9-11.
And now they hope to track families after Hurricane Katrina.
Two Alabama ham radio operators are part of an organization called Skywarn. They report weather ... Read More
2005 Designer Showhouse: Harris Hill Farm
Saturday September 3, 2005
The Women’s Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art and the Alabama Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) are joining together to present the Harris Hill Farm ... Read More
NASA ESTABLISHES KATRINA RELIEF INQUIRY LINES
Friday September 2, 2005
NASA has opened a dedicated toll-free number to take information and provide assistance to individuals seeking information about family members that may be sheltering at the Stennis Space Center, Miss., ... Read More
MOBILE, ALABAMA, WITH MINIMAL DAMAGE, IS READY TO HELP
Friday September 2, 2005
Mobile, AL - Resilient Mobile, Alabama, has been in the path of many hurricanes before, and once more this 300-year-old seaport has sustained relatively little damage. With approximately 85 percent ... Read More
Katrina Relief Efforts - How You can help
Friday September 2, 2005
Huntsville, Alabama – The Volunteer Center has
compiled a list of ways you can help with Katrina
Relief efforts. We are collaborating with local
Corporations, Schools, Churches, and Radio Stations on
fund and nonperishable ... Read More
Don't Pay High Gas Prices in Huntsville
Friday September 2, 2005
It seems the price of gas are climbing up and up. In fact, they are downright ridiculous now. Whether you're new to Huntsville or have lived here a ... Read More
Picture of the Week: Saturn/Apollo Reunion
Friday September 2, 2005
It was a thrilling moment to see the men and women who had made history stand up to be honored for being a part of one of the greatest moments ... Read More
Cat of the Week: Kohl
Thursday September 1, 2005
Friends of Ferals is highlighting Kohl as their Cat of the Week. Kohl's foster mom from Friends of Ferals died a few months ago and she, along with several other ... Read More
Huntsville Events This Weekend
Thursday September 1, 2005
This Labor Day Weekend there is time for a lot of fun in Huntsville and the surrounding area: The Botanical Garden's Scarecrow Trail opens, a Photography Show at the ... Read More
GHHS Fundraiser: The Healing Power of Pets
Thursday September 1, 2005
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society and Friends of Ferals are proudly hosting a benefit evening with Dr. Marty Becker, America’s best-loved doctor for family pets, on Thursday evening, October 20, ... Read More
September's River City Review
Thursday September 1, 2005
Columnist Edith Hobbs shares all the news and happenings in Decatur. September brings the Raking Horse Championship, Riverfest BBQ Cook-Off, a new animal shelter, Hartselle's Depot Days, a new ... Read More