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05/18/2026

Exciting times in Huntsville!

ROCKET CITY IS ON A TOURISM ROLL!🚀

Rocket City is officially one of Alabama’s top tourism powerhouses! Madison County brought in $2.4 billion in visitor spending and welcomed nearly 4 million visitors in 2025, ranking as the 2nd most visited county in the state!🏆

From the U.S. Space & Rocket Center to the Orion Amphitheater, Toyota Field, and downtown Huntsville’s booming food and culture scene, the city is pulling in millions who come for science, sports, concerts, and weekend getaways! 🎶⚾

Once known mainly for rockets, Huntsville is now a full-blown destination — where innovation meets entertainment and every visit feels like something new!

05/13/2026

Officials just released this breathtaking new view of Alabama as seen from space.

From the Appalachian foothills in the north to the white-sand Gulf Coast in the south, Alabama’s landscape unfolds as a vast tapestry of forests, rivers, farmland, and rolling hills stretching across the Deep South. Seen from hundreds of miles above Earth, the state’s winding waterways and rich green terrain stand out like veins carved into the planet itself.

Home to more than 132,000 miles of rivers and streams, Alabama looks less like a state from orbit… and more like a living landscape painted across the Earth.

05/04/2026

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Guntersville was recently named one of Alabama's best "storybook towns" by national website World Atlas.

"Guntersville is a town you will want to explore slowly, taking in every view," the article says.

Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2026/04/alabama-earns-praise-for-9-charming-storybook-towns-have-you-visited-them.html?utm_campaign=thehuntsvilletimes_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

05/02/2026

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Celebrate the rich Celtic heritage of North Alabama at the annual Belle Mont Celtic Festival on May 8–9, 2026, in Tuscumbia. Held at the historic Belle Mont Mansion, this two-day event blends history, music and culture into a lively outdoor experience for visitors of all ages.

Festivities begin Friday, May 8, with Museum Day, featuring free admission, chamber music, cultural demonstrations and educational talks from University of North Alabama professors exploring Scottish and Irish history. On Saturday, the full festival comes to life with a day of live music, hands-on demonstrations and family-friendly fun across the mansion grounds.

Guests can enjoy performances from world-class Celtic musicians, including headliner Seán Heely Band, along with returning favorites Chambless and Muse. Throughout the day, explore traditional Celtic arts like weaving and dulcimer music, browse artisan vendors, and experience interactive demonstrations of Highland Games with the Rocket City Throwing Club. From children’s activities to Scottish clan representatives helping visitors trace their heritage, the festival offers something for everyone.

Festivalgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for a full day of entertainment. Admission on Saturday is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 13–18 and free for children 12 and under.

Set against the backdrop of one of Alabama’s most significant historic homes, Belle Mont Mansion (circa 1828), this unique festival offers a memorable way to experience the traditions and stories that helped shape the region.

04/30/2026

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/ US Space Command cuts the ribbon on its first operational facility at Team Redstone. This existing facility will house 80 personnel while work continues toward the future permanent headquarters.

04/26/2026

So many fun things happening around Huntsville!

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12/24/2025

RCP Companies has unveiled plans for a more than $300 million MidCity Arts + Innovation Subdistrict.

Read more: https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/3000-seat-indoor-music-venue-2-hotels-new-retail-part-of-300-million-project-in-north-alabama.html

12/22/2025

12/12/2025

“What we’ve seen (is that Huntsville) offers our workforce is greater access to tech talent, greater work-life balance opportunities for our family, and a greater ability to extend our continuity of operations and the resilience for the core mission that we support,” Kevin Jones, Deputy Assistant Director for IT Infrastructure, said on Wednesday.

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