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Rocket City said most affordable in the South to retire

HUNTSVILLE -- Well, another day and another accolade for the Rocket City. This time Southern Living joins the chorus. The publication has proclaimed Huntsville, Alabama's largest...

October in the pink for breast cancer awareness

HUNTSVILLE -- October is a time of unity, action, and education across the country for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Alabama, many businesses and...

Huntsville City Council to review mayor’s $312.8M budget

HUNTSVILLE -- The Huntsville City Council will take up Mayor Tommy Battle's proposed  $312,814,218 budget at a work session tonight. Battle introduced the balanced Fiscal...

Making A Positive Difference, The Bank Independent Way

FLORENCE - Bank Independent, a community bank based in North Alabama, prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and being deeply involved in the...

Our Town Podcast: Tory from WZYP 104.3

  256 Today is proud to present the Our Town Podcast. Check here every week for the latest episode from Troy Bye, North Alabama’s newest...

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MMC Celebrates Opening of $61M Bed Tower and Entrance

BOAZ - Area residents got a glimpse into the future of health care during the grand opening of a $61.3 million Patient Tower that...

Radiance, Army PaYS program support vets’ transition to employment

HUNTSVILLE -- Radiance Technologies has collaborated with the Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program, offering Army veterans a seamless transition into employment with...

Madison City Council facing facilities, capital decisions in $70M budget 

MADISON - A city council work session in Madison last night tackled what Mayor Paul Finley referred to as a “$70 million revenue budget." ...

Making scents: Boaz farm brings a new crop into the rotation

BOAZ - When most people think of agriculture in Alabama, they think of cotton or corn. Maybe pecans, beans, sweet potatoes, or tomatoes -...

Space & Rocket Center to host job fair

HUNTSVILLE -- If you want a job that's out of this world, then come to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center this week. The center...

Astound Research: Accelerating the speed of science

BIRMINGHAM – Astound Research is accelerating the speed of science.   Astound Research is a platform designed to facilitate collaboration between industry and academia. The company created a...

Far out! Space Center hosting ’70s themed Skylab celebration

HUNTSVILLE - Pull out your bell bottoms and polyester and get ready to shake your groove thing! The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is celebrating...

Waterworld? Carbon-based molecules found on exoplanet

HUNTSVILLE -- Scientists have made claims of a discovery of a distant planet that has water and oceans. The researchers have focused their research...

Discovering Decatur: Hidden architectural gem in the heart of the South

DECATUR - Think of North Alabama, and you’ll likely think of the booming, brilliant metropolis of Huntsville, widely known for its aerospace industries and...

Auburn No. 1, UAH No. 2 among state schools in US News ranking

HUNTSVILLE -- Auburn is ranked the No. 1 college in the state, according to the U.S. News & World Report's list of the 2024...

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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

UPDATED 2:12 p.m. 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...

Alabama A&M becomes nation’s first HBCU to establish master’s degree registered apprenticeship program

Alabama A&M University, in partnership with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA), has made history by establishing a non-traditional career path for those seeking...

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,...

Farmers and drivers urged to safely share the road 

MADISON – Fall harvest time is one of the busiest seasons for Alabama farmers working to bring in their crops. It can also be...

Join the Athens Alabama Pickleball Association: A Gateway to Fun and Fitness

In recent years, a rapidly growing sport has taken the nation by storm, captivating people of all ages with its unique blend of athleticism,...

Drive Electric Alabama showcase coming to Huntsville

MONTGOMERY -- In celebration of National Drive Electric Week, Drive Electric Alabama has announced that it will be hosting four statewide showcases this month,...

Dynetics wins $124.7M cyber electromagnetic activities contract

HUNTSVILLE -- Dynetics Group was recently awarded a $124.7M Cyber Electromagnetic Activities contract from Army Contracting Command to support the Army's Missile and Space...

Calling all picklers! Athens to host Picklefest tournament

ATHENS – Bring your overhead slams and drop shots but avoid the NVZ. That's right, picklers! It's pickleball time! The second annual Athens Alabama Pickleball Association...

Alabama A&M in FICO pilot analytics program

BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Alabama A&M University has been named to participate in a pilot analytics program for the global analytics firm FICO. The company's Educational...

UAH-made sensors provide data in Gulf State Park prescribed-burn decision

HUNTSVILLE – Real-time data from soil moisture sensors built at the University of Alabama in Huntsville Earth System Science Center played a key role...

Huntsville Hospital, Drake State nursing apprenticeships helping meet critical need

MONTGOMERY -- Alabama’s historic move to allow nursing apprenticeships through Alabama’s community and technical colleges is helping combat nursing shortages across the state. Since new...