The History of Optimist Park
Horace Moore was a raw, talented left-handed pitcher who was a victim of his era. Despite Jackie Robinson’s breaking the color barrier in 1947 and a growing number of Black stars in the major leagues…
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Stars of Huntsville Sports History
Huntsville athletes have made history in numerous sports. But what about the history-makers who came here to play, whether for a season, a college career – or just 200 laps or 18 holes? Take a look…
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6 Things to Know about Body Building Competitions
If you need an explanation why you’ll be encountering dozens of people downtown this weekend who look considerably more fit and tan than you, we have the explanation. And we have some elaboration…
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Chef Boyce Opens Grille on Main in Providence
Grille on Main, whose location was previously home to the popular Grille 29 eatery in the Village of Providence, has been opened by Chef James Boyce. It now joins Cotton Row, Commerce Kitchen and…
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Meeting a Trash Panda in the Wild
What to do when you encounter a Trash Panda in the wild? Here are some tips for casual fans from a grizzled veteran who has logged 1,500 nights at minor league baseball games. Recognize that many…
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Get to Know the Golfers in the Huntsville Championship
With the Huntsville Championship being played at the Ledges, there are a few stories of the golfers we wanted to highlight from local boys coming back to their roots to lending a helping hand to…
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Venue of the Month: The Ledges Golf Course
When the PGA Tour began conversation three years ago about a return of professional golf to Huntsville, it had several priorities. It wanted a course that would be challenging, memorable and elite…
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Scenic Drives to take in Huntsville and Madison County
A convertible Mustang isn’t required. You don’t need a Jeep from which you can remove doors, windows and top. But neither would be a bad alternative. A great cure for cabin fever is on the roads…
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Where to Order Easter Brunch in Huntsville
Nowhere in children’s literature can be found a drawing of the Easter Bunny in a mask. Nothing in our lives prepared us for the notion we need to dip Easter eggs into sanitizer after first dipping…
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Venue of the Month: Dublin Park
A short glance out of a car window doesn’t do it justice. Drive by on Old Madison Pike, you see the shimmering pond, some carpet of green and the entrance that leads up a hill by a thicket of woods…
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