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MADISON — The voters of Madison overwhelmingly showed they are satisfied with their city government. In unofficial results from today’s referendum, there were 5,559 votes (74.9%) to remain a mayor-council […]

MADISON — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday in Madison to cast their vote in a referendum on changing from a mayor-council form of government to a council-manager form […]

TANNER — Calhoun Community College is hosting its annual SWeETy Welding Camp at its Decatur campus this summer. The camp, through a partnership with the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, […]

MADISON — With nine days left before a special election that could change the form of governance to a council-manager format in the city of Madison, groups on both sides […]

“The technology available to consumers that allows us to communicate with ease everyday is vastly ahead of the resources available to first responders, the people literally tasked with saving our […]

MERIDIANVILLE — Giving back to the community, Huntsville Utilities hosted its first “HU Impact Day” over the weekend. Volunteers from Huntsville Utilities and their families helped beautify Lynn Fanning Elementary […]

MADISON — The city manager government is more efficient and less likely to be corrupt than a council-mayor type of government, according to Jason Grant of the International City/County Management […]

Huntsville community shows a lot of heart

HUNTSVILLE — No hearts were broken but a fundraising record was set at this year’s American Heart Association Heart Ball. The annual event raised more than $470,000 to support research, […]

City manager debate in Madison continues

MADISON — Madison residents are continuing to debate a proposed change of governance in Alabama’s ninth-largest city. During public comments at Monday night’s City Council meeting, residents spoke out about changing […]

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Bank Independent opens in MidCity District

HUNTSVILLE — Bank Independent celebrated its 30th branch opening with a ribbon-cutting Thursday in Huntsville’s MidCity District. “It’s a pretty exciting time for Bank Independent,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Former state legislator Mike Ball is kicking off his book campaign at an Author Talk event Thursday at the Madison Public Library. Speaking to 256 Today, Ball said […]

MADISON — Madison voters will choose their form of government in a special election May 9. At Monday night’s city council meeting, Madison Mayor Paul Finley announced the date for […]

In a first for Huntsville, New Century High School hosted the Alabama State FTC Robotics Championship on Saturday.  More than 25 robotics teams were on hand to compete in a […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Big 10 Mayors have released their legislative agenda for the upcoming legislative session and economy is the top issue. Number one on the list is to […]

Meet Miss Alabama for a good cause!

HUNTSVILLE — Miss Alabama Linsey Fincher will be the featured guest at the Alabama Federation of Women’s clubs du Midi Woman’s club Garden Party.  The event is raising money to […]

City manager vote coming to Madison

MADISON — An election date to vote on a change of governance in the city of Madison will be set in two weeks, the mayor said Monday. The change is […]

Top Guy Weekend heads to the Rocket City

HUNTSVILLE — Top Guy Weekend is coming to the Rocket City this summer. The event by AdFreeShows.com brings hundreds of professional wrestling fans together for one epic weekend. “It’s a […]

Vote on Madison city manager moving forward

MADISON — Madison Forward is moving forward on efforts to hold a vote on city manager in Alabama’s ninth largest city. At Monday night’s city council meeting, the citizens group’s […]

HAZEL GREEN — An independent pro wrestling league based in Hazel Green is continuing to win over fans and make its mark in the wrestling world. Founded in 2016, Rocket […]

HUNTSVILLE — Hundreds of people across North Alabama were left stranded Monday night after unexpected black ice coated much of the Tennessee Valley. One of the worst hit areas was […]

MADISON — The Madison City Council has voted down an ordinance that would allow the operation of medical cannabis dispensaries within the city limits.  Council members voted 4-2 against the […]

Madison considers medical marijuana dispensaries

MADISON — Medical marijuana may be coming to Madison. At Monday night’s work session, the Madison City Council heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance to allow medical cannabis […]

MADISON — The Madison City Council approved an arts and entertainment district Monday night for Town Madison. The Town Madison Arts and Entertainment District will allow customers 21 and older […]

“The most growth we’ve seen since the 1970’s,” Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling DECATUR — The city of Decatur has received one of 18 grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to […]