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In 1989, roughly 50 Fyffe residents saw what they claimed to be UFOs. Since that time, town officials have commemorated these unusual sightings with a summer festival called "Fyffe UFO Days." This APR encore presentation recounts the sights and sounds from the festival back in 2023.

Country singer Keith Urban gave just a few hours’ notice before performing a free concert in the parking lot of a convenience store and gas station in north Alabama.

Huntsville and Madison County are celebrating all things culinary. Throughout August, locals and visitors alike are invited to join Culinary Month. The “main course” is Huntsville Restaurant Week, which extends ten tasty days, from August 9 to August 18.

North Alabama residents and beyond are invited to participate in free yoga classes taking place in Huntsville communities and various spots around town. Registration is open for Huntsville Yoga Week, scheduled for May 6 through May 12.

Huntsville, Alabama residents and those out of state are invited to groove to the rhythms of an eclectic array of international superstars as part of the inaugural South Star Music Festival. Advance tickets go on sale April 25, while the public sale begins April 26.

Robotics teams from the Kilby Laboratory School are holding a sponsorship campaign and a fundraiser to assist them in competing in the VEX Robotics World Championship. The teams will be fundraising at the Sam’s Club in Florence on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14.

Registration has opened for Huntsville Parks & Recreation's 2024 summer camps. The city says they provide children with more than just a place to spend their days through opportunities for growth, learning friendship-building and exploration of new interests.

Three robotics teams from the Kilby Laboratory School will be competing in the VEX Robotics World Championship on April 29 through May 4 in Dallas. The teams are actively preparing for the upcoming contest through fundraising and practice sessions.

In 1989, roughly 50 Fyffe residents saw what they claimed to be UFOs. Since that time, town officials have commemorated these unusual sightings with a summer festival called "Fyffe UFO Days." Held on the last Saturday of every August, the event is known to draw thousands of residents and visitors each year.

The city of Arab is kicking off its annual SugarFest. This year’s SugarFest is on September 2nd at Arab City Park. The free festival will include an arts and crafts show, food trucks, a 5K run and a fireworks show.