Featured
Subscribe
U.S. Space Command has reached its year-end staffing goal at Redstone Arsenal about six weeks ahead of schedule, with more than 200 personnel now permanently working in Huntsville as the […]
Recent
When Army veteran Myra Williams received a Quilt of Valor, she thought of her former classmates from Section High School who had also served in Vietnam. On Sunday, Nov. 8, […]
Teledyne Brown Engineering has been awarded a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture ground support equipment for the U.S. military’s Next Generation Interceptor program, with all fabrication, assembly and testing […]
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle used his annual State of the City address Monday to highlight the city’s continued growth, welcome the arrival of U.S. Space Command and make another push […]
DRY THROUGH TOMORROW: Alabama’s weather will be dry through tomorrow with warmer afternoons… expect highs in the low to mid 70s, which is about ten degrees above average for this […]
The next footprints on the Moon could belong to someone applying today. The space agency is searching for its next generation of astronauts, opening applications for candidates who could help […]
What started with 35 pairs of cowboy boots at a small store connected to a truck stop has grown into a nearly 30,000-square-foot retail destination, earning the founder of Jack’s […]
Huntsville-based Aurex is partnering with a Florida space company to expand offshore launch capabilities, offering military, government and commercial customers new options for launching missions from the sea. The company […]
A new federal Opportunity Zone could help shape Fort Payne’s growth over the next decade, offering tax incentives to encourage private investment in businesses, housing and redevelopment. The new Opportunity […]
The Defense Logistics Agency is committing $2 billion to securing critical materials for national defense, a nationwide effort that comes as Anniston Army Depot undergoes nearly $1 billion in modernization […]
Popular
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.
Business
NASA is moving forward with billions of dollars in contracts and new missions to establish a permanent presence on the Moon, with Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center and several companies […]
Huntsville-based Performance Drone Works (PDW) is partnering with software company Ditto to make it easier for military personnel to share battlefield intelligence collected by drones, using commercially available smartphones and […]
Huntsville will play a central role in Leidos’ plans to ramp up production of thousands of long-range cruise missiles for the U.S. military. The defense technology company announced Monday that […]
G&G Steel Inc. has landed another multimillion-dollar federal contract, this time a $14 million award to fabricate and deliver a new steel connector bridge and related components for the U.S. […]
A million vehicles have now rolled off the production line at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in Huntsville, marking a major milestone for one of North Alabama’s largest manufacturing operations. The company […]
Alabama workers are getting the first shot at a new Blue Origin program that pays them to learn how to build spaceflight hardware – with full-time salaries, benefits from day […]
Culture
Come for the pasta, stay for the truffle garlic bread: North Italia opens Wednesday at Bridge Street
Fresh pasta, hand-tossed pizzas, a little Italian flair and some seriously good garlic bread are coming to Bridge Street Town Centre. North Italia officially opens Wednesday, Oct. 28, bringing its […]
At 100, Jack Livingston still enjoys going to work. The Scottsboro attorney has spent decades helping people through difficult situations, and he remains grateful for his career – and the […]
Fine wine, live jazz, art and history will come together in Decatur this month for an evening supporting two projects dedicated to preserving one of Alabama’s most consequential civil rights […]
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 […]
Community
Drake State Community & Technical College is teaming up with a Houston-based nonprofit to help veterans leaving military service find training and career opportunities in North Alabama. The college and […]
Earlier this year, viral videos across social media showcased makers unpacking their analog bags full of journals, books and hands-on arts and crafts. This popularized alternative to screen consumption has […]
It may still feel like fall in North Alabama, but ice skating season is just around the corner in downtown Huntsville. Skating in the Park returns for its 15th season […]
Before Huntsville sailor Ahmad Mohammed made it home to Alabama, his mother went to California to welcome him back. Angel Okafor was there when the USS Abraham Lincoln returned to […]
From spinning Jingle Boats to sparkling Christmas trees, downtown Decatur is preparing to deck the halls and welcome visitors for a season of holiday celebrations along the Merry Mile. The […]
For those who always have a book on the nightstand, a running list of authors to discover, or a favorite bookstore they can spend an afternoon in, Huntsville has something […]
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 […]