ATHENS — The city of Athens has the Christmas spirit – Hollywood style. For the past few weeks, the city has been a filming location for “Kangaroo Christmas,” a family […]

MADISON — New York Times bestselling author, speaker and podcaster Jen Hatmaker will visit Madison next week to celebrate the release of her memoir “Awake.” The Oct. 21 event, presented […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall called the ongoing government shutdown a politically motivated move by Democrats, saying it is harming families and veterans who rely on federal services. […]

HUNTSVILLE – “We’ve got to go out and start moving on this now. Huntsville is growing, North Alabama is growing,” said Wes Kelley, president and CEO of Huntsville Utilities.  That […]

MADISON – Clift Farm is getting into the holiday spirit with its first-ever Christmas Market on the Village Green. The event, set for Dec. 13, will bring together local vendors […]

HUNTSVILLE – College football fans have a chance to score big this fall. 256 Today is giving away six tickets to watch the Alabama Crimson Tide take on Eastern Illinois […]

MADISON – Madison’s newest election is going to the dogs and that’s exactly the point. Main Street Madison, the city’s downtown revitalization nonprofit, is hosting Madison’s first Pup Mayor race, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Time is running out for entrepreneurs hoping to compete for up to $60,000 in prize money at the inaugural P.R.O.P.E.L. Small Business & Entrepreneur Summit. Applications for the […]

MADISON – Curtis Venetta, marketing and events specialist for the Madison Chamber of Commerce, has been recognized as the “Green Apple” Young Professional of the Year at the 2025 PEAK Awards, […]

ATHENS – Local entrepreneurs took center stage Wednesday night as the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce honored 11 standout companies during its 2025 Small Business Awards ceremony at the Alabama […]

MADISON – The Madison Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone this week with the grand opening of its 4,200-square-foot office on Hughes Road, a space designed to foster collaboration, […]

GUNTERSVILLE – Mayor Leigh Dollar will serve a fourth term leading the city of Guntersville, winning Tuesday’s runoff election against challenger Jeff McLaughlin and closing out one of the closest […]

MADISON – The runoff election results are in: Erica White is the new District 6 representative on the Madison City Council, defeating Scott Harbour in Tuesday’s runoff election. “I’m honored […]

HUNTSVILLE – Target is ramping up hiring for the 2025 holiday season with plans to bring on more than 300 seasonal workers in the Huntsville area, including over 200 in […]

GUNTERSVILLE – With less than a week until Guntersville’s mayoral runoff, 256 Today sat down with both candidates to discuss the tie, their priorities for the city, and whether partisan […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Ainsworth Homes introduced its newest development, Spring Creek Pointe, with a community showcase event this week, welcoming potential homeowners and neighbors to tour the lakeside subdivision and learn […]

HARTSELLE – State Rep. Parker Moore says the rapid growth in his district is shaping his priorities as he looks ahead to the 2026 legislative session, with infrastructure, energy and […]

MONROVIA – Madison County Commissioner Phil Vandiver says drivers across northwest Madison County will soon notice a long list of construction projects aimed at improving safety and easing congestion. From […]

MADISON – Madison City Schools has welcomed a new four-legged member to its safety team. Gemini, a black Labrador trained in advanced weapons detection, is now rotating among the district’s […]

HUNTSVILLE – When Alka Bhargav talks about Bollywood Night, her enthusiasm is infectious. The annual gala and fundraiser for the Aum Foundation is more than just a celebration of food, […]

MADISON — Two political newcomers are heading to a runoff in Madison’s District 6 City Council race. On Aug. 26, incumbent Councilmember Karen Denzine received just 302 votes, setting up […]

HUNTSVILLE — When Esther Camealy first walked through the doors of Huntsville Hospital’s Caring House, she was carrying more than the weight of pregnancy; she was carrying the devastating knowledge […]

HUNTSVILLE – Derek Chen, an attorney and Republican candidate for Alabama state auditor, recently brought his campaign to Huntsville, outlining his priorities for the office and stressing the role it […]

HUNTSVILLE – On a recent stop in North Alabama, Attorney General Steve Marshall laid out his priorities if elected to the U.S. Senate, pledging to fight federal overreach, support Alabama’s […]