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Higher Education
Marching Pride of North Alabama selected for 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
FLORENCE – While the University of North Alabama football team was making history last Saturday night with its first win over a FCS top...
Contracts
Huntsville’s Invariant and California company awarded $400M counter-UAS contract
QUANTICO, Va. -- East meets West or rather, in this case, Southeast meets West for an anti-drone system contract with the U.S. Marine Corps.
Huntsville-based...
Business
Bank Independent appoints Compton as CFO
SHEFFIELD -- Adam Compton has been named chief financial officer of Bank Independent.
With more than 30 years of capital markets and operational experience, Compton...
News
McNair Junior High student arrested by HPD after attempting to bring firearms into school
HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville School System security and a Huntsville Police Department school resource officer prevented a potential tragedy on Wednesday after stopping a McNair...
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Fraud EDU: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – and it’s a great opportunity to refocus on best practices for keeping yourself, your family, and your community...
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HPD makes arrest in connection to Saturday’s deadly shooting
HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection to last Saturday's deadly shooting in north Huntsville.
Jordan Latrell Smith, 21, of...
Ardmore Welcome Center opens its doors to travelers, visitors
ELKMONT -– There's no iconic rocket, yet, but the Alabama Welcome Center is ready to greet visitors at Exit 1 on Interstate 65 in...
Isenberg honored with Community Philanthropy Award
HUNTSVILLE – Recognized for fostering a "culture of generosity," IronMountain Solutions CEO Hank Isenberg has been named the 2024 Community Philanthropy Award recipient, the Community Foundation...
Behn named VP for research administration and development at HudsonAlpha
HUNTSVILLE -- Dr. Florencia Behn, a 15-year employee of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, has been named vice president for research administration and development. She...
Safe Haven Baby Box installed at Athens-Limestone Hospital
ATHENS -- With the goal of increasing protection and security for newborns, Athens Limestone Hospital has installed a Safe Haven Baby Box.
The installation makes...
Organizers hope inaugural Tennessee Valley Auto Fest will become ‘staple’
HUNTSVILLE -- As the inaugural Tennessee Valley Auto Fest draws near, event organizers are now sharing what attendees and participants can expect at North...
Acquisitions
AFC expands in greater Huntsville with acquisition of Urgent Medcare offices
HUNTSVILLE -- After nearly a quarter century since opening its first office in the Rocket City, American Family Care continues to grow its presence...
Labor
Huntsville Career Center partnering in Chamber’s ReLaunch Job Fair
HUNTSVILLE -- For anyone looking for a new start in a career or if they are just looking for that second chance, their opportunity...
Business
Innovator Award: Radiance Technologies named Company of the Year
Second of a four-part series: 256 Today recently recognized area leaders in innovation and dedication to the nation. The Company of the Year is...
Business
Holland promoted to president of Freedom Real Estate and Capital
HUNTSVILLE -- Freedom Real Estate and Capital has chosen a company insider with nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry to be...
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‘Black Hawk Down’ POW Mike Durant considering potential run for U.S. Senate
Prisoner of War and Purple Heart recipient Mike Durant is exploring the possibility of entering Alabama's 2022 race for the U.S. Senate.
Sources say a...
New documentary: Betty Wilson wrongly convicted in death of husband, Dr. Jack Wilson
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HUNTSVILLE -- A new documentary claims Betty Wilson was wrongly convicted for the murder of her husband, Huntsville Dr. Jack Wilson 30...
Summit 7 adds threat protection to its advanced specializations
HUNTSVILLE – Summit 7 has earned another advanced specialization in Microsoft Threat Protection. The Huntsville-based company is a Microsoft Gold Partner and the 2022...
Chapel Hart to perform at Coldwater Jam in Tuscumbia
TUSCUMBIA -- Chapel Hart recently wowed audiences on "America’s Got Talent," garnering a golden buzzer to the finals and a legion of fans.
This weekend,...
Opening today: Luxury personal services that are all about ‘VOUS’
HUNTSVILLE – Jessica Barnes' vision for creating a special space in the salon and spa industries that not only accentuates people’s outer beauty, but...
Sports
Conference USA basketball championship tickets on sale
HUNTSVILLE – College basketball season is on the horizon and, once again, the road to March Madness runs through the Rocket City.
Though it's five...
Education
Bob Jones High School student tests positive for TB; risk of spreading said ‘very low’
MADISON -- A student at Bob Jones High School has tested positive for tuberculosis, school officials said.
Classes are continuing as normal and anyone who...
Awards
Almodóvar honored with AUSA’s John W. Dixon Award
WASHINGTON – Cited for his "selfless leadership," Rey Almodóvar, the co-founder and CEO emeritus of Intuitive Research and Technology, received the John W. Dixon...
Development
Johnson named executive director of DeKalb County Economic Development Authority
FORT PAYNE -- Dr. Brett Johnson, chief of staff for Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford, has been named executive director of the DeKalb County Economic...
Awards
Innovator Award: Collazo attributes his success toward desire for education
First of a four-part series: 256 Today recently recognized area leaders in innovation and dedication to the nation. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented...
Business
Innovator Awards celebrate spirit of dedication to nation
HUNTSVILLE -- The monumental impact of North Alabama is a testament to a distinct quality about the region and many of those who call...
Development
Ground broken on cozy, upscale Cove Creek Village retail development
OWENS CROSSROADS -- Construction on a development billed as a "unique, but cozy community gathering spot" is underway after a well-attended groundbreaking ceremony last...
Crime
One dead, another critically injured following weekend shooting in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville police are investigating a Saturday night shooting that left one man dead and another critically wounded.
The incident happened just before 10...