Articles Index
Madison County Alabama Health Department Ratings
Index for weekly results of inspection from the Huntsville Madison County Health Department in Alabama for restaurants, schools, daycare, hotels and other eating places in North Alabama.
Dred Scott
Dred Scott became a figure in our national history. Here we tell you how he had ties to Huntsville, Alabama and some little known facts of Dred Scott's history.
The Devil & Simp McGhee
Simp McGhee was a notorious Tennessee Riverboat captain who had many legendary stories written about him. Here's a story that tells some of those tales and how he was connected to Huntsville, Decatur and Guntersville.
Heard Around Town February 2012
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editor Cathey Carney and reprinted from Old Huntsville Magazine. Here is the February 2012 news column with all the news and gossip around Huntsville. If you have news from citizens of Huntsville, let me know.
Heard Around Town January 2012
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editor Cathey Carney and reprinted from Old Huntsville Magazine. Here is the January 2012 news column with all the news and gossip around Huntsville. If you have news from citizens of Huntsville, let me know.
Heard Around Town December 2011
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editor Cathey Carney and reprinted from Old Huntsville Magazine. Here is the December 2011 news column with all the news and gossip around town.
Eating Out Christmas Day
There are a lot of reasons you might want to go out for your Christmas Day meal. That is the one day of the year that almost every restaurant and store is closed. I researched the problem and came up with these options for you.
Christmas in Huntsville
December is always a special time of year with all the Christmas and holiday events in Huntsville. December 8, 1999 was the first day that About Huntsville went live on the internet. Over the years, I've collected these articles and photos about celebrating the holidays in Huntsville.
2011 Spirit of Christmas Past Tour
One of the City of Huntsville's oldest and most beautiful traditions is the "Spirit of Christmas Past" Homes Tour and Luminaries. It is presented by the Twickenham Historic Preservation District Association
Heard Around Town November 2011 - Huntsville Gossip
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editor Cathey Carney and reprinted from Old Huntsville Magazine. Here is the November 2011 news column with all the news and gossip around town.
Galaxy of Lights
Galaxy of Lights is the Huntsville Botanical Garden's magnificent mile-long holiday light extravaganza featuring larger-than-life animated light displays.
Toastmasters: The Ultimate Personal Challenge
The fear of public speaking is the #1 fear for most people. Some people are tackling this problem by meeting regularly with a group of people and learning how to make and practicing giving speeches.
W.C. Handy
Here's a story of how W.C. Handy got his start in music and some of the steps along the way to earning the title of "Father of the Blues."
Lifetree Cafe
Lifetree Cafe is a national organization that brings community people together to discuss an hour-long topic with interesting and controversial aspects. The meetings take place weekly in a coffeehouse like atmosphere where participants feel free to broach topics that can be emotionally charged.
Heard Around Town October 2011 - Huntsville Gossip
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editor Cathey Carney and reprinted from Old Huntsville Magazine. Here is the October 2011 news column with all the news and gossip around town.
Family Fright Night
Historic Lowry House is opening its doors on its creepy history for a family fun fright night during the Halloween season. Ghosts, funeral play, spooky music and delectable refreshments along with free photos make up parts of the evening.
The Lowry House Ghost
The Historic Lowry House in Huntsville has an interesting history, including one story of a ghost that still dwells there. Whether it's true of not--you decide--but beware, if you go into the house, you might have some extra company.
2011 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Schedule - Alabama Football Games
The Alabama Crimson Tide football will challenge Kent State, Penn State, Tennessee, Auburn, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Arkansas, North Texas, Florida, LSU, and Georgia Southern in the 2011-2012 football season.
Heard Around Town September 2011 - Huntsville Gossip
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editor Cathey Carney and reprinted from Old Huntsville Magazine. Here is the September 2011 news column with all the news and gossip around town.
2011 Auburn Tigers Football Schedule
In 2011, the Auburn Tigers football will challenge Utah State, Mississippi State, Clemson, Florida Atlantic, South Carolina, Arkansas, Florida, LSU, Ole Miss, Georgia, Samford, and Alabama Crimson Tide.
Civil War Plantation Tour
In 2011, we mark the 150th anniversary of America's costliest war. Call it the Civil War, the War Between the States, or any other name you want, but the truth remains that 620,000 men, young and old, lost their lives. It seems fitting that the anniversary of this occasion deserves to be marked and remembered.
Huntsville's Ghost Walk & Other Tours
The Huntsville Ghost Walk was started in 2009 by three spirited people: Jacque Reeves, a historian and writer; Robert Reeves, a news anchor and story teller; and Kevin Thompson, a training officer with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office as well as head of the Madison County Paranormal Research Society. Their information, thoroughly researched and tested by the paranormal group, was further verified by a medium.
Scandal on Randolph Avenue
When John C. and Emeline were married on Christmas Eve, 1829, no one would have predicted the unhappy and scandalous end their union would see. Emeline was many years younger than John, a prosperous and distinguished landowner, who had come to Huntsville with his parents in 1807. He was the ideal husband for the young Emeline, or so everyone thought.
Stories From Huntsville's Past
Tom Carney and his wife Cathie Carney started "Old Huntsville Magazine" in 1989. Tom died June 16, 2011, but his legacy lives on. We'll be reprinting some of his stories about the old Huntsville he discovered from his interviews and conversations with some of the older residents of our town.
Alabama Child Sex Offenders & Their Punishment
A new law in Alabama promises to protect our state's children from "dangerous sexual offenders" with stricter punishment both in prison and out, with longer sentences and electronic ankle bracelets when released.