Recent

A counter-drone system being produced in Huntsville is now reaching U.S. Army units, just months after L3Harris Technologies announced a $106 million order for the VAMPIRE system. L3Harris announced on […]

There’s always room for one more at the table in Madison. Madison Visionary Partners (MVP) is inviting neighbors, friends and families to come together for the second annual Gather Madison, […]

Paint Rock Forest Research Center has rolled out a fresh brand identity designed in collaboration with Jacksonville State University’s Department of Art + Design, giving the North Alabama nonprofit a […]

Huntsville-based Cummings Aerospace has successfully tested a new vehicle-mounted launcher for its Hellhound S3, demonstrating how a single operator can launch and simultaneously monitor multiple precision weapons against different targets. […]

Snow days may be a rarity in North Alabama, but for one November day, Scottsboro will once again become an unlikely destination for skiers and snowboarders. Unclaimed Baggage is bringing […]

Racing around the world has given Daisha and Dalton Hamby plenty of stories to tell, but during a recent appearance on Capitol Journal, the Alabama couple made it clear that […]

Huntsville-based Performance Drone Works is teaming up with two Ukrainian defense technology companies to bring battlefield-tested thermal imaging technology into American drone production. PDW announced Monday it has signed a […]

Local stars traded their everyday roles for the dance floor last week, helping raise more than $16,000 to support healthcare in Lincoln County. The Lincoln Health Foundation’s second annual Dancing […]

EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Samz on bringing lifesaving care closer with freestanding ERs

As Madison County and surrounding areas undergo rapid growth, getting fast, high-quality emergency medical care can often mean navigating heavy traffic, long drives, and crowded hospital waiting rooms. To directly […]

Read More

North Alabama news,
delivered daily.

Stay connected with the latest stories and insights from 256 Today. Our newsletter brings North Alabama’s top news, analysis, and hometown coverage right to your inbox. Be the first to know about the issues that matter most to our state and its people. Join our community and keep up with the news that reflects your values and hometown pride.

Name

Business

A counter-drone laser developed in Huntsville is one of just four directed-energy systems selected by the Department of War for a new pilot program aimed at defending U.S. military installations […]

Boeing has been awarded a $14.7 billion contract to triple production of a critical Patriot missile component manufactured in Huntsville, an expansion expected to create hundreds of direct and indirect […]

Huntsville-based Abaco Systems has been awarded a $10.1 million U.S. Air Force contract supporting the B-1B bomber, with all of the work set to be performed in Huntsville. The firm-fixed-price […]

Downtown Madison is preparing for a significant wave of new development, with plans moving forward for more than 37,000 square feet of commercial space that will bring an event center, […]

Huntsville companies are among 16 businesses selected by NASA for a new $1.4 billion logistics contracting vehicle supporting work across the space agency. The selections include Huntsville-based LogiCore Corporation and […]

Alabama entrepreneurs looking to build a business around artificial intelligence — or use it to get a business off the ground — could soon have a new place to turn for help. The E-Center and Innovate Alabama are partnering to establish the Alabama AI Accelerator in Decatur. Organizers describe it as Alabama’s first statewide AI […]

Read More in Business

Culture

For Tommy Ray of Huntsville, following Alabama football has meant finding a ticket and being there — every game, every season, for more than half a century. Known as “Roll […]

When the sun goes down in Athens this October, some of the city’s oldest stories will be coming out after dark. The Athens Haunt Walks and Haunt Wagon Tours are […]

Break out the lederhosen and bring your appetite. Oktoberfest is returning to Redstone Arsenal this weekend with German food, live music, carnival rides and a couple of new ways to […]

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission announced Monday that a medical cannabis dispensary has opened in Athens, the state’s third and the first in North Alabama. The store is BamaBloom, the first location for GP6 Wellness, LLC, at 809 U.S. Highway 72 West. It joins Callie’s Apothecary dispensaries in Montgomery, which opened June 3, and Talladega, […]

It’s only September, but it’s never too early to spread a little Christmas cheer — or begin planning for the upcoming holiday season. And for anyone already making those plans, […]

What was once a South Huntsville high school campus has officially begun its new life as a community destination for recreation, arts and events. The city of Huntsville celebrated the […]

Read More in Culture

Community

DeKalb County Schools has completed what the district says is Alabama’s first public school solar project designed to significantly offset energy costs, with the new system at Plainview High School […]

Huntsville Parks & Recreation has prepared a frightfully fun lineup of Halloween events for all the little ghouls and boos to have a month of spooky celebrations. On Oct. 23, […]

Alabamians have a life expectancy nearly four years shorter than the national average, according to a new report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) examining the state’s […]

After the jack-o-lanterns have been carved there is still one thing left to do before the pumpkin patch closes their doors: smash those pumpkins! Tate Farms is known for their […]

This was a year of new experiences for the 15th year of Rock the South. After the four-month postponement of the festival, taking the celebration from June to October, the […]

Homelessness is often measured in numbers. This week, Downtown Rescue Mission is asking North Alabama to listen to the people behind them. The Huntsville nonprofit will participate in “Conversations on […]

Read More in Community

Features

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama A passing of the torch… err… shovel  The President of the United States and U.S. Department of Transportation secretary are […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama 339 votes Huntsville City Council President Jennie Robinson held onto her seat Tuesday but with very little room to spare. […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama A sheriff, a lost election, and a foundation that’s raising some eyebrows OTR is hearing some chatter out of Lee […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Drake’s explanation raises more questions than it answers The court records surrounding Democratic State Senate nominee Rudolph Drake is already […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama “Dr.” Nicole Jones Wadsworth A woman who is infamous for frequently playing fast and loose with titles (and names) made […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Former nonprofit exec Kvach dodges court date once more John Kvach’s day of reckoning keeps getting kicked further down the […]

Read More in Features