Huntsville Alabama

The high-tech city of Huntsville which sprawls at the foot of a mountain in North Alabama is equally at home in the 19th century or the 21st. Huntsville's tourist attractions reflect the heritage of Alabama's first English-speaking city, the strife of the American Civil War, and the accomplishments of America's rocket scientists. Huntsville's population truly reflects international cultures. Of the 160,000 city residents, more than 10 percent are natives of other countries. More than 100 languages and dialects are spoken here. In addition to the German rocket scientists who arrived in 1950, for example, Huntsville is home to the first U.S. plant built by Korea's largest corporation. Several Japanese-owned companies operate manufacturing plants here. Scores of foreign national flags ring the roof of the headquarters of an international computer manufacturing firm headquartered in Huntsville. Huntsville's visitor attractions offer a wealth of activities for the native and international visitor alike.

Visitors who want to be "astronauts for a day" can sample astronaut training activities at the sprawling U.S. Space and Rocket Center. The hands-on showcase of space technology is the state's largest tourist attraction. It is home to the internationally known U.S. Space Camp which has franchise operations in Japan, Belgium and Canada. A variety of city museums downtown and an outstanding symphony orchestra offer rich cultural opportunities involving the arts. The legendary Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which encompasses 21 courses in eight cities in Alabama, begins here at the 54-hole Hampton Cove Golf Course. Hampton Cove features two championship courses surrounded by mountains and lakes. Alabama now ranks fifth in the nation for public golf courses per resident.



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Huntsville Alabama News



07/09/2008 05:05 AM

Video: Star goat goofs off while dog does time

Temporarily spared the stew pot by Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely, a female goat taken into custody for tap dancing on a woman's car finds it easy to enjoy Tuesday's sunshine when her jailers seem more interested in rabbit...

07/09/2008 05:05 AM

Wednesday's weather forecast

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance...

07/09/2008 05:05 AM

Wednesday's Huntsville police blotter

Unless otherwise noted, the following incidents were reported to police Monday and Tuesday. In items with incomplete addresses, police withheld the information: North precinct • An Alpine stereo, two 12-inch speakers, an amplifier, an iPod video, a high-definition camcorder, 150...

07/09/2008 05:05 AM

Wednesday's road watch

HUNTSVILLE Winchester Road is closed just west of Moores Mill Road for a culvert replacement. The road will be closed for several days/ Huntsville's Water Pollution Control Department has closed a section of Shoney Drive near South Memorial Parkway to...

07/09/2008 05:05 AM

What's happening Wednesday

TODAY "The Game is Deep," author Antonio McGinnis, retired pro basketball player and Huntsville native who has toured the world and now runs Mind Games Basketball Academy, Brown Bag Lunch, Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St., noon, free, bring...

07/08/2008 07:03 PM

Man in standoff with police free on $8,000 bond

A DeKalb County man accused of threatening his wife and wielding a rifle during a standoff with law enforcement officers Monday is out of jail on a $8,000 bond.

07/08/2008 06:17 PM

Video:Winchester Rd closed

Winchester Road closed for culvert replacement.

07/08/2008 05:21 PM

Police release surveillance photo of bank robber

HPD Huntsville police have released a surveillance photo of a man they believe robbed a Regions Bank this morning. A stocky white man between 30 and 40 years old entered the Wynn Drive bank at 10:10 a.m. and demanded cash....

07/08/2008 05:06 PM

Secretary settles lawsuit against former fire chief; city pays no money

A City Council secretary has settled her lawsuit against the City of Huntsville and former Fire Chief Dusty Underwood alleging innappropriate sexual advances. City Attorney Peter Joffrion said Tuesday that all parties had reached an agreement and that the City...

07/08/2008 01:12 PM

Regions Bank on Wynn Drive robbed

A lone man entered the bank, 443 Wynn Drive N.W., and demanded cash about 10:10 a.m., said FBI special agent Curtis Parker. No one was hurt.

07/08/2008 11:55 AM

Planned Parenthood to close local office

Planned Parenthood of Alabama is closing its Huntsville office. As of Friday, women will have to look elsewhere for low-cost contraceptives and other services the office provided. "The funding is just not there," said Felicia Brown-Williams, vice president of public...

07/08/2008 11:53 AM

Alabama school board elects Mary Jane Caylor to be president pro-tem

MONTGOMERY -- Randy McKinney of Orange Beach has been elected as vice president of the State Board of Education. The board met Tuesday in Montgomery to elect officers. McKinney replaces David Byers of Birmingham. The board chose Mary Jane Caylor...

07/08/2008 01:31 PM

Athens High to rename campus street for Philip Rivers

ATHENS - Athens High School will honor one of its most famous graduates, pro football quarterback Philip Rivers, by renaming a street on campus in his honor. The school Saturday will rename Victory Lane south of Athens High School Stadium...

07/08/2008 11:08 AM

Sex offender arrested after visiting Kiddie Carnival

ATHENS - A convicted sex offender was arrested Monday on two counts of violating the community notification act, Capt. Marty Bruce said. Robert Lee Cook, 43, of 408 Hoffman St. was arrested after he was recognized as a convicted sex...

07/08/2008 11:08 AM

Distance learning courses set at all Alabama high schools

MONTGOMERY -- Every high school in Alabama will be equipped to handle Web-based, interactive distance learning by the start of the 2009 school year, Gov. Bob Riley announced today. The use of ACCESS, or Alabama Connecting Classroom, Educators, Students Statewide,...