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Land your family at U. S. Space & Rocket Center for surprising family Memorial Day explorations

Out-of-this-world Memorial Day outing at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, with exhibits and a movie about war, warriors, warriors' children and the people surviving around wars' divisions.

 

Crowds witness low-speed hot-air balloon chase over Tennessee River during Alabama Jubilee

DECATUR, Ala. --  More then 50 balloonists participated in the 'hare & hound' race during the Hot Air Balloon Classic at the Alabama Jubilee celebration in Point Mallard Park, Saturday morning. In the 'hare & hound' race, balloonists try to...

 

Bad smell, worse discovery: Huntsville police find dead man in vacated apartment

Police have not determined identification or cause of death for body of man found Saturday.

 

Boy Scouts mark 1,200 veterans' graves with flags ahead of Memorial Day in Huntsville

Those 1,200 flags that sprout every Memorial Day on veterans' graves in Huntsville? It's thanks to a sweaty day's work by Boy Scouts and other volunteers.

 

Fatal wreck in Jackson County leaves 1 man dead, 1 man severely injured

Gary Parson, 22, dead at the scene; Winston Parson, 23, airlifted to Huntsville with life-threatening injuries.

 

82 Randolph graduates leave cozy valley campus for big world

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Eighty-two graduates walked across dais and received their diplomas during commencement ceremonies for Randolph School at the Garth Campus on a warm Saturday morning. The opening remarks were given by 2014 Class President Lauren Layton followed by...

 

Pamper your pup at Huntsville dog wash for good cause, see some happy, drippy dogs

Does your best friend need a bath? Search & Rescue dog handlers have set up a complete dog spa at the Space & Rocket Center today.

 

Desegregation judge: "I don't envy myself either in having to make a decision here." (Highlights of Huntsville hearing)

Huntsville and the Justice Department just faced off in court over school desegregation issues dating back to 1963. At issue is a plan to rezone city schools, but the hearing probed the racial disparities in all areas of the city system.

 

North Alabama's weekend weather: Warm in mid to upper 80s with low rain chances

Highs should be near 87 degrees both Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows should stay near 64 degrees.

 

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