It's kind of hard to believe that one of North Alabama's biggest tourist attractions started with a borrowed pick-up truck and a $300 loan.  A man named Doyle Owens drove to Washington, DC in 1970 and bought a load of unclaimed luggage.  That trip turned into a business which first occupied a rented house before... Continue Reading →

Click the video to watch the full review of the store: The Rocket City Trash Pandas officially came into existence in September when the team's owners announced that was the winning name selected by fans. There's been quite a following since then, with many people wanting to know,  "When and where can I get my... Continue Reading →

There was a time when Halloween was treated as a "kids' holiday."  That's not the case any more.  Adults can have just as much fun.  If you're looking for a way to celebrate this weekend or the night of, we have a few suggestions.  (Note:  this is a working list so we may add a... Continue Reading →

October rightly brings about thoughts of Halloween, but the holiday doesn't occur until the end of the month. There's plenty of time to go out and explore north Alabama well before the chilly air arrives! The events below provide a mix of activities and events that can appeal to different households and schedules. Work weekends?... Continue Reading →

It's always exciting to see a new business open up in downtown Huntsville, because it means there are now options for those "I"m running late and didn't pack breakfast/lunch" days and as well as those "I'm feeling run down and could really use a quick yet healthy boost" moments. Enter Clean Juice Twickenham, a (mostly)... Continue Reading →

Guess...who's....open?!!! The Cuban Cafe in Madison is open! The Cuban Cafe opened on September 11, 2018 in northwest Madison, Alabama, off of US 72 near County Line Road. The restaurant is about half an hour west of downtown Huntsville, but easily accessible from most of Madison and much of East Limestone County. I spoke with Andy, one... Continue Reading →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFHdvzFSDDA On September 15, 2018, a little race called the Rocket City Microthon had a big impact.  Hundreds of runners gathered at the Butler Green at Campus 805 to run the 0.12k (just shy of 400 feet) race. It raised about $15,000 for Merrimack Hall.  The money will be used to fund performing arts programs for... Continue Reading →

Theme park lovers, rejoice!  Your much-needed Disney or Universal fix is just a short plane ride away from North Alabama.  You can now book direct flights out of Huntsville to Orlando. Regional airline Silver Airways started its daily service from Orlando to Huntsville on Thursday. One-way flights will be offered at a rate of $99... Continue Reading →