Posts by Mecca Musick

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels isn’t calling Madison County purple anymore. “No, it’s definitely not purple. It is a blue county,” Daniels said in an interview following Tuesday’s election, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Huntsville attorney Eric Artrip explains what the results mean for the local courts and why judicial elections should transcend party politics. Democrats won all three contested Madison County district judgeships […]

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 […]

Fresh Maine lobster is making its annual trip south as St. Thomas Episcopal Church prepares to host its 33rd annual Lobsterfest on Saturday, Nov. 14. The family-friendly event runs from […]

The nation’s longest state constitution could get a little longer on Tuesday. Alabama voters face four statewide amendments and 32 local proposals, with most of the local measures focused on […]

Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell says he has delivered on his campaign promises, from reducing spending in his own office to improving oversight of more than $1.3 billion in taxpayer-owned […]

From protecting independent pharmacies to securing more state funding for North Alabama’s growing infrastructure, State Rep. Phillip Rigsby says his first four years in Montgomery have been focused on keeping […]

Republican John Wahl and Democrat Phillip Ensler traded sharp accusations over residency, campaign contributions and political records Wednesday night during a statewide lieutenant governor debate that also featured substantive exchanges […]

More than $203 million in federal rural healthcare funding is headed to Alabama, including millions for North Alabama hospitals to modernize medical records, expand access to specialty care and strengthen […]

Lockheed Martin is expanding its hypersonic missile manufacturing operations in Alabama after securing a $694 million U.S. Air Force contract to produce a weapon capable of traveling more than five […]

A Huntsville law firm is helping Alabama families prepare for Thanksgiving with a giveaway aimed at easing the cost of holiday groceries. Tyler Mann Injury Law is offering 10 Alabama […]

A California-based electrical contractor is bringing 160 jobs and a $45.3 million investment to Jackson County with a new manufacturing facility in Hollywood. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Helix […]

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 […]

Alabama is among the strong contenders to become home to the proposed U.S. Space Academy, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed Saturday in an exclusive interview with 256 Today ahead of […]

Athens State University’s ongoing transformation of Carter Hall is getting a $1 million federal boost aimed at expanding workforce development opportunities across North Alabama. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong announced Tuesday […]

Alabama voters will have a little something extra to show off after casting their ballots in November. Secretary of State Wes Allen has announced a special America 250 “I Voted” […]

Huntsville-based Invariant Corporation has been accepted into a U.S. Special Operations Command consortium designed to move emerging technologies from development to the field more quickly. The company’s admission to the […]

What began with the purchase of a bankrupt steel mill along the Tennessee River nearly 25 years ago has grown into a major manufacturing presence in Morgan County, and Nucor […]

More than 16 years after flying into enemy fire to rescue wounded service members in Afghanistan, retired U.S. Army Maj. Michael “Mike” Connelly has been recognized at home in North […]

Less than two years after opening its advanced manufacturing facility in North Alabama, Titomic USA is preparing to expand production with the help of a $10.3 million federal loan expected […]

Anna Clem is coming home to downtown Athens in a new role, bringing years of nonprofit leadership and regional development experience to the community where she grew up. Athens Main […]

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