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2006 Special Stories About Huntsville AL

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04/04/0 6 Ways to Use Men's Old Ties: Silk Quilt
Ever wonder what to do with your husband's out of fashion or spotted silk ties? Besides giving them to a charity or saving them until they are collectibles, that is. Here are several ideas for you to consider that are elegant and very eye catching.

03/27/06 Easter Sunday Brunch
Now is the time to start planning for Easter. Here's info on brunch, crafts, cards and activities.

03/25/06 Who Do You Want to Win 2006 American Idol?
All of Alabama may be rooting for Birmingham native, Taylor Hicks, on 2006 American Idol...but maybe not. Who is your choice for the next American Idol?

03/24/06 Spring Tree Photos
Springtime comes early to Huntsville. Usually by the first or second week, there are signs of spring all around us with cherry blossoms, Bradford pear trees, peach trees and dogwoods blooming, one tree more gorgeous than the last. Here's a photo gallery of some of these beautiful creations in nature.

03/20/06 Hassle-Free Super Suppers
There's a new source for dinner in Huntsville: Super Suppers , a meal assembly program designed to get your family back to the dinner table and make your life easier. The store provide recipes and ingredients for family-size meals.

03/16/06 Attraction of the Week: Burritt on the Mountain
Huntsville received its first museum in 1955 when Dr. William Henry Burritt died and left his mountaintop estate to the city. His fourteen-room mansion built in the shape of an "X", personal collection of artifacts, and 167 acres of land on Round Top Mountain (next to Monte Sano) were the foundation of the Burritt on the Mountain Historic Park.

03/14/06 2006 Pet Look-alike Contest
We all certainly love our pets...they are part of the family. In fact, some share a striking resemblance to their owners. If you think you and your cat, dog, hamster, etc. look alike, then this contest is for you.

03/10/06 George Lindsay Film Festival
Shoals reporter Susann Elsass reports: The 2006 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival grew by a leap and a bound. A record number of more than 200 features, documentaries, short films and music videos were submitted during the preliminary judging phase of this year's screen competition.

03/03/06 Theatre Randolph Wins First Place
The drama students at Randolph School walked away with over 24 awards as Pelham High School hosted the 2006 Alabama Thespian Conference February 24-26, 2006 with almost 800 Alabama high school students competing in plays and individual events.

02/28/06 Daffodils at Quietdale Plantation
Quietdale is extremely quiet and serene and in the middle of the city. The majestic oak trees, ancient dogwoods, giant holly bushes, acres of daffodils and profusion of Jackson vine is a vivid reminder of the Old South.

02/26/06 Springtime is Bradford Pear-adise!
It's beginning to look a lot like...spring! I think my favorite tree is the beautiful Bradford Pear in all its glory. They only are in bloom for a week or so, but it's so magical to see a large display of the white "popcorn" in some Huntsville neighborhoods.

02/24/06 2005 Traffic Report
According to the City of Huntsville Traffic Engineering Department, in 2005 these 25 busiest intersections and 50 dangerous intersections accounted for most accidents.

02/20/06 Avant Day Spa Review
I had been looking forward to my day of pampering at Avant Salon & Day Spa for weeks. Owner Caroline Whetham had me scheduled for a spa manicure and pedicure, a European facial and a warm stone massage.

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