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Community
Huntsville Parks and Rec offers Winter Program Guide
HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Parks & Recreation department has been busy adding to its roster of more than 100 programs to help residents utilize...
Charity
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing announces Giving Tuesday donations
MADISON – 20 local nonprofits were recipients of $100,000 from Mazda Toyota Manufacturing through its MTM Grant Fund as the company celebrated Giving Tuesday...
Community
Our Town Podcast: Jared Mitchem of TVA
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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...
Workforce
College Career Fair in Huntsville on Dec. 12
HUNTSVILLE - ASmartPlace College Career Fair is hosting a job fair for currently enrolled or recently graduated college graduates.
The effort is a collaboration between...
Elections
Trump endorses Strong for reelection to 5th Congressional District
MADISON – Dale Strong led the way among elected officials in the state who endorsed then-candidate Donald Trump for president seven years ago. The...
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Scottsboro powers up with new EV charging station
SCOTTSBORO – As automakers retool their factories to build electric vehicles, tens of thousands of EVs will be on the roads in the next...
Bank Independent honors Athens State recipients of Mauldin scholarship
SHEFFIELD -- A pair of first-generation college students have been recognized by Bank Independent as recipients of the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship.
The students,...
Giving Tuesday: Navistar awards inaugural grant to Land Trust of North Alabama
LISLE, Ill. -- The Land Trust of North Alabama is an inaugural award recipient of Navistar's environmental equity programs.
As a part of its commitment...
Absentee voting applications accepted for Senate District 9 special primary election
HUNTSVILLE -- Applications for absentee voting are now being accepted for the Jan. 9 Senate District 9 special primary election, Madison County Circuit Clerk...
Singing River Trail gears up for Giving Tuesday
MOORESVILLE – Singing River Trail is steering its focus toward smoother rides for cyclists in North Alabama.
Today marks this year's Giving Tuesday and Trail...
EV training center in Decatur will support auto industry growth
MONTGOMERY — Alabama is building a $30 million workforce training center in Decatur that will focus on electric vehicles and emerging technologies in order...
Community
Santa’s ‘ho-ho-ho’ triggers lighting of Huntsville’s Rocket City Tree
HUNTSVILLE – In a city that readily identifies with countdowns, another first-of-its-kind event was held Friday night at Big Spring Park as Rockin’ Around...
Contracts
Leidos awarded $32M defense radar contract
HUNTSVILLE -- Leidos was recently awarded a defense radar systems contract by the Marine Corps System Command, the company announced Monday.
The $32 million contract calls for...
Charity
Salvation Army puts out call for holiday heroes
HUNTSVILLE – The Salvation Army is in full swing with its largest annual fundraisers and needs your help! Volunteers play a crucial role in...
Community
Athens employees become Santa’s elves this season
ATHENS -- During the holiday season, Santa’s elves are often those from offices in Athens or those in Athens firefighter and police uniforms.
The City...
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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,...
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...
Higher Education
UAH researcher wins $530K to improve nexgen weather forecasting models
HUNTSVILLE – A University of Alabama in Huntsville scientist has received a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Program Office to...
Arts
Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival hits the stage at UNA
FLORENCE – The best young members of theater will take the spotlight next month at the Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival. The University...
Arts
Soul of the South Award Winner Profile: Wanda Wesolowski
Nominated by Ryan Murphy of The Orion Ampitheater, Wanda Wesolowski was honored at our 2023 Soul of the South Awards as our Music &...
Higher Education
UAH professor on NATO drone research team
HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Bryan Mesmer, an associate professor and researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of Engineering, will be teaming up...
Sports
Playoff hopes, redemption on line at 88th Iron Bowl
AUBURN – The keys for each team to find success in Saturday’s Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare seem simple enough for both Alabama and Auburn.
The...
Beverages
Breathe and Brew: Treat your allergies while treating yourself
FLORENCE – How about an espresso shot to go with that allergy shot?
The healthcare landscape in Florence is about to experience a breath of...
Small business
Shop Small: Madison artisan shapes old-fashioned wooden toys
MADISON – After three decades, Shane Knox was done with the daily grind managing fast-food restaurants. He walked away from the culinary world and...
Community
Giving thanks for our readers and supporters
Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers and supporters.
Our 256 Today team is forever grateful for the opportunity to provide North Alabama the news that...