HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville City Football Club will soon begin its second MLS NEXT Pro season, but while the Boys in Blue soccer matches are the main draw at Wicks […]

MADISON — They are true MVPs in Madison and they will be honored by the city’s MVP, as in Madison Visionary Partners. The non-profit organization is hosting its second annual […]

ATHENS — Realizing a need for public financing, the North Alabama Zoological Society is seeking a place on the ballot to make the North Alabama Zoo a reality. Society officials […]

HUNTSVILLE – Ever been pulled over while driving or confronted in public by police and weren’t sure how to interact with the officer, possibly leading to a forgettable experience? The […]

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HUNTSVILLE – Groundskeepers, landscapers and caretakers take note. The City of Huntsville Beautification Board has opened nominations for its annual awards. Apply online at entry form There’s a $50 entry […]

HUNTSVILLE – A quote from early 20th century sociologist W.E.B. Dubois reverberates to present day, even in a current atmosphere of discourse surrounding women’s bodily rights and the Diversity, Equity […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and Huntsville Community Chorus were the first to perform at the Von Braun Civic Center when it opened March 14, 1975. With all due […]

HUNTSVILLE – A cold wind chilled onlookers Thursday as the ribbon was cut for the reopening of the John Hunt Park Raymond W. Jones Community Center, which targets seniors and […]

HUNTSVILLE – In an effort to enhance recreational offerings tailored to interests among local young residents, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is asking teenagers and their parents/guardians for input. With the […]

256 Today is proud to present the Our Town Podcast. Check here every week for the latest episode from Troy Bye, North Alabama’s newest favorite son. The Our Town Podcast […]

GRANT – The Town of Grant, sitting atop Gunters Mountain in Marshall County, is really little more than a village. The 2020 census put its population at 1,039. In that […]

HUNTSVILLE – Twenty years since its inception, Huntsville’s James C. Crawford Park is no worse for the wear. Especially not now that it has a fresh look following a four-month […]

HUNTSVILLE – An environmentally aware bird in the 1970s named Woodsy Owl famously urged Americans to “Give a hoot! Don’t pollute.’’ Another raptor of the same family, Mr. Owl once […]

HUNTSVILLE – The expansion of recreational facilities at John Hunt Park continues, this time with senior citizens the focal point, as the city of Huntsville prepares to open the Raymond […]

HUNTSVILLE – First Stop, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the homeless in Madison County, received $25,000 from the city of Huntsville. First Stop originally was awarded $75,000 last year […]

HUNTSVILLE – The disc golf course at Brahan Spring Park has a new name to honor a pioneer in the sport and and 19-time world champion. Tom Monroe, a 1965 […]

HUNTSVILLE – It was a night to celebrate “what makes Downtown Huntsville great” Thursday as Downtown Huntsville Inc., honored area businesses and civic leaders at its annual meeting and Downtown […]

HUNTSVILLE – Local blues legend Microwave Dave provided the entertainment, employees cut cake and boxes of Terry’s Pizza played the lead role of a buffet laid out on folding tables on […]

HUNTSVILLE – Arts Huntsville, in partnership with the City of Huntsville and District 4 Council Member Bill Kling, is looking to local artists to answer an open call to help […]

HUNTSVILLE – Grammy nominee Kevin Powell will headline a Black History Month, but limited tickets will likely move in a hurry to hear the acclaimed writer and activist.  The city […]

  256 Today is proud to present the Our Town Podcast. Check here every week for the latest episode from Troy Bye, North Alabama’s newest favorite son. The Our Town […]

HUNTSVILLE – With a theme of “Soaring for Social Justice,” the 12th annual Community Kite Festival sets sail just after the meteorological spring, which begins on the first day of […]

MADISON – “Be Prepared” is a Boy Scouts motto and Madison is taking it seriously this weekend. The city is hosting ReadyFest, its annual preparedness event, from 9 a.m. to […]