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Huntsville, AL: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Baby Kinetica Joule
There's nothing cuter than a sweet, innocent little baby. Take a look at the finalists in the 2006 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Contest. Be sure and vote for your favorite in the polls.
Birding
Bird Watching or birding in Alabama is one of the best places to enjoy this new hobby. It’s called avitourism and it’s one of the fastest growing forms of outdoor recreation.
November 2009 Events
A calendar of November activities, events, concerts, and theatre for Huntsville Alabama including Thanksgiving events, corn mazes, fall festivals, train rides, hikes and the beginnings of Christmas events. Things to do in the city of Huntsville in November.
2009 Alabama Football
Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide football team looks for a great season in 2009 when challenging Virginia Tech, Florida International, North Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, LSU, Mississippi State, Tennessee-Chattanooga, and Auburn.
Silk Tie 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.
Baby Margaret "Maggie" Elisabeth
Here are photos of some of the cutest babies in Huntsville for 2007. Entries are being accepted until February 14, 2007.
Restaurant Menus
Some of the most popular restaurants in Huntsville have online menus. Here's the menus, restaurant reviews and the Madison County Health Department ratings for the restaurants.
Baby Bianca Jade
There's nothing cuter than a sweet, innocent little baby. Take a look at the finalists in the 2006 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Contest. Be sure and vote for your favorite in the polls.
Movie Theaters
If you're heading out with friends to see a good movie, here's a listing of showtimes and what's available in Huntsville, Decatur and Athens, Alabama.
Bobo's Boarding House
Everyone enjoys eating at Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House in Lynchburg, Tennessee where every meal includes at least one recipe featuring the local product, Jack Daniel's Whiskey.
Period Costumes for the Screen
The "Fashion in Film" exhibit makes another "first" for the city of Huntsville to boast about! "The Huntsville Museum of Art is extremely pleased to be the national debut venue for this breathtaking exhibition," Chief Curator Peter Baldaia said.
Madison County Alabama Health Department Ratings
Huntsville Madison County Health Department ratings for local and county restaurants, schools, lodgings and daycare in Madison County Alabama.
Cledus at Marine Corps Ball
Cledus K. Bar, mascot for the Marine Corps Detachment at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, was promoted on Sept. 5, 2007 to corporal. The ceremony took place at the unit formation in which commanding officer Maj. Tim Collins promoted a gunnery sergeant, several privates first class and Cledus. Corporal Cledus has served as the Marine Corp mascot since April 2004.
Teen Cuisine Challenge
The BJHS Culinary Arts Team took top honors at the first round of Teen Cuisine. It was like IRON CHEF with secret ingredients and students having to make up their own recipes.
Driving Times
Huntsville is a pretty amazing town, I admit. But sometimes you might want to go outside the city limits to explore or have a special vacation. Below I've provided you with the driving distance and the driving times to some places only 25 miles away (Decatur) up to some vacation spots 12 hours away (Orlando).
Cathedral Caverns
Cathedral Caverns near Grant, Alabama is now a state park and welcomes visits every day of the year except Christmas and New Year's Day. This cave holds six world records and is an exceptional sight to see.
Alabama Sex Offenders
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.
2008 Alabama Football Games
Alabama Crimson Tide Football schedule for 2008. Bama football makes a big comeback in 2008 challenging Clemson, Tulane, Western Kentucky, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Arkansas State, LSU, Mississippi State, and Auburn.
Restaurant Reviews
Huntsville restaurants get reviews from local residents and visitors to North Alabama. Some are good; some are bad. This gives your an idea of what people in Huntsville think of the Huntsville and Madison restaurants.
Quilt Made with Ties
Make a beautiful silk quilt using outdated and old men's ties. Find a use for all those silk ties from loved ones, rummage sales or the Goodwill Store.
Huntsville Tourist Attractions
A list of ten tourist attractions in Huntsville and northern Alabama. Find out more about the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville Botanical Garden, Unclaimed Baggage Center, Burritt on the Mountain, Cathedral Caverns, Ave Maria Grotto, Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and many more great places to visit.
Noritake China Photos
Photos of Noritake China from Robin Brewer's collection.
Santa's Village
The people at EarlyWorks Children's Museum and Constitution Village have created Santa's Village for young and old alike to enjoy during the holiday season. Take a trip back in time and enjoy this old-fashioned Christmas with a fantasy twist.
Bridge Street
Bridge Street Town Centre, located in Cummings Research Park, will consist of a 550,000 square foot retail lifestyle center, a 150,000 square foot class-A office tower and 210-room Westin Huntsville Hotel. Occupying the top five floors of the hotel will be 74 luxury Westin Huntsville Residences.
Tigers For Tomorrow
Tigers For Tomorrow in Attalla in Dekalb County, Alabama is an exotic animal rescue. They travel around and rescue animals from carnivals, private owners, and canned hunts, then bring them to the preserve to live out their days in large enclosures where they're very well-treated.
Dog of the Week: Little Bear
This week Huntsville Animal Services is featuring "Little Bear" as their Dog of the Week. Little Bear is an 8 year old Pomeranian. This cute little guy is all black and a real bundle of joy.
Greyhounds 101
The Greyhound Group of Alabama is a new adoption group in the Huntsville area. Lynn Radar shares information about the greyhound with us so you'll know everything before you adopt.
Baby Pot-Bellied Pigs at Burritt on the Mountain
Baby Pot-Bellied Pigs at Burritt on the Mountain were a big surprise during Spring Farm Days in April.
Baby Izabella "Jade"
There's nothing cuter than a sweet, innocent little baby. Take a look at the finalists in the 2006 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Contest. Be sure and vote for your favorite in the polls.
Harmony Park Safari
Harmony Park is a federally licensed nature preserve of free-ranging exotic & endangered animals. Remain in your car on a two-mile route to see zebras, zebus, antelope, buffalo, a camel, ostriches, pythons & crocodiles.
Wedding Dresses
One of the highlights of the 2005 Historic Homes Tour was the fabulous display of Gay Money's private collection of vintage wedding gowns and other wedding related items such as bridesmaids' dresses and tourseau collection at the Weeden House Museum. An eleborate cake by designer Bob Johnson of Panache rounded out the wedding theme for the museum. This romantic display was a one day only exhibit. In case you missed it, I have the photos for you to view at your leisure.
Baby Gannon Bryant
There's nothing cuter than a sweet, innocent little baby. Take a look at the finalists in the 2006 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Contest. Be sure and vote for your favorite in the polls.
Baby Audrey Victoria
There's nothing cuter than a sweet, innocent little baby. Take a look at the finalists in the 2006 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Contest. Be sure and vote for your favorite in the polls.
Baby Sydney Marie
There's nothing cuter than a sweet, innocent little baby. Take a look at the finalists in the 2006 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Contest. Be sure and vote for your favorite in the polls.
Send your Christmas letter to Santa Claus!!
Send Santa an Email from Huntsville Alabama: dear santa claus letter to santa claus input type text alabama section christmas letter
A Military Wedding at the Weeden House Musuem
Photos of a marine's wedding at the Weeden House Museum is our Huntsville Picture of the Week.
2009 Auburn Football
The Auburn Tigers look for a great season in 2009 while challenging Louisiana Tech, Mississippi State, West Virginia, Ball State, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Furman, Georgia and Alabama.
2005 "Host of Christmas Past"
The second weekend in November, the small town of Fayetteville comes alive with its traditional "Host of Christmas Past."
Baby Ava Ruth
Here are photos of some of the cutest babies in Huntsville for 2007. Vote for your favorite.
Thrift Shops
With all the benefits of used furniture and clothing, not to mention the thrill of finding a great "treasure" and saving a lot of money, here's a list of thrift stores, secondhand stores and consignment shops in the Huntsville area.
Baby Giavanna Grace
There's nothing cuter than a sweet, innocent little baby. Take a look at the finalists in the 2006 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Contest. Be sure and vote for your favorite in the polls.
Madison Community Chorus Adopts Annie, the Musical
Madison Community Chorus presents 'Annie,' the musical with a cast of over sixty.
Baby Hunter Allen
There's nothing cuter than a sweet, innocent little baby. Take a look at the finalists in the 2006 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Contest. Be sure and vote for your favorite in the polls.
Cat of the Week: Nefertiti
Nefertiti is the "Cat of the Week" for Madison Animal Rescue Foundation in the city of Madison. Nefertiti is an easy going, curious, and playful 5 month old Tuxedo kitten.
Baby Philip Andrew
Here are photos of some of the cutest babies in Huntsville for 2007. Entries are being accepted until February 14, 2007.
Bridge Street Stores
Bridge Street Town Centre is a 550,000 square foot retail lifestyle center with space for over 70 stores and restaurants, many of which are new to the North Alabama market. In addition to the shopping and restaurants, Bridge Street will also feature the 14 screen Monaco Pictures, 210 room Westin Hotel, 74 luxury Westin Huntsville Residences as well as 133,000 square feet of office space.
Betty Wilson - My Story
Betty Wilson tells her side of the story of the 1992 murder of her husband to Old Huntsville's editor Tom Carney.
Health Dept Scores Index
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.
Veterans Day Parade #10
In Huntsville, Veterans Day is celebrated with a parade in downtown Huntsville. Veterans from all the armed forces and all the different wars are honored.
Walls of Jericho
The Walls of Jericho is made up of 21,453 acres straddling the Tennessee-Alabama border used for preservation as a wilderness and recreation area. The Ranger informed us that the hike down and back would take close to six hours.
Boaz Alabama Outlet Malls
One shopper tours the stores and companies located in the Boaz Outlet Mall located in Boaz, Alabama.
Baby Jasper Elizabeth
There's nothing cuter than a sweet, innocent little baby. Take a look at the finalists in the 2006 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Contest. Be sure and vote for your favorite in the polls.
Thanksgiving Dinner Out
Whatever your reason for eating out on Thanksgiving, you will find the following restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day and serving brunch, lunch or dinner in Huntsville. Enjoy the feast and skip the clean-up!
2005 Bouffant Benefit
Spay/Neuter Action Project (SNAP) is an organization dedicated solely to reducing the euthanasia of dogs and cats as a way of solving the pet overpopulation problem in the Huntsville.
Alabama Snakes
Here's some tips for when you accidentally discover a snake when walking in the woods or hiking in the mountains around Huntsville. Fortunately, only four types of poisonous snakes live in Alabama and are described.
2005 Scarecrow Trail #11-20
The Huntsville/Madison County Botanical Garden is the perfect background for a trail of creative scarecrows each year.
Huntsville Bands
If you're looking for night time entertainment in Huntsville and would like to listen to live music from an assortment of bands and do a little dancing, here's your guide to what's going on in Huntsville.
Facilities for Rent
Whether it's your wedding, a special birthday or anniversary dinner or a monthly club meeting, finding the perfect place to host these events can be daunting. Here are a few suggestions for places in Huntsville that rent out their facilities.
Baby Malorie Ella
Here are photos of some of the cutest babies in Huntsville for 2007. Entries are being accepted until February 14, 2007.
Baby Madison Rose
Here are photos of some of the cutest babies in Huntsville for 2007. Entries are being accepted until February 14, 2007.
Green Mountain Nature Trail in Madison County, Alabama
The Madison County Nature Trail on Green Mountain is a treat any time of the year.