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SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent, the award-winning financial institution focused on community relations, continues to upgrade its workforce with another promotion and a new position. Kris Bell, a veteran with a […]

Trash Pandas launch 'Reading with Sprocket' program

MADISON – It turns out a certain masked, furry carnivore promotes reading. The Rocket City Trash Pandas, whose mascot Sprocket is a racoon who loves to scour garbage cans looking […]

LearningQUEST launches spring term with Rally Day

HUNTSVILLE – As far as the folks at LearningQUEST are concerned, you can teach an old dog new tricks. As late 20th century science fiction writer and professor Isaac Asimov […]

SHEFFIELD – The Rescue Me Project was tossed a lifeline of its own for an educational program resulting from a million-dollar partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Cal […]

HUNTSVILLE – Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t celebrated officially until Jan. 15, but local events related to honor the civil rights icon begin in advance of the national holiday. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department is holding a six-month driver’s education campaign to prepare motorists for new restrictions on using hand-held devices while driving. HPD, Huntsville Fire & Rescue […]

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Huntsville Parks & Rec hosting youth hoops clinic

HUNTSVILLE – On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the city of Huntsville is sponsoring an event inspired by the legacy of the civil rights icon. The city […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library is offering courses in computer and workforce development this month at its main location downtown and at the north branch. Courses offered include […]

Our Town Podcast: Village of Promise

  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 […]

MONTGOMERY – Cullman’s downtown revitalization plan has received a boost or, more like 500,000 of them, for improvements at Depot Park. Through a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission […]

ATHENS — The city of Athens has received a federal grant to help improve safety on the city’s streets and roads. Athens will join other cities across the country in […]

HUNTSVILLE – Christmas has come and gone and the time will soon come to take down the tree. The cities of Huntsville and Madison have teamed with Madison County in […]

An ode to Alabama Christmas

An ode to Alabama Christmas Welcome to Alabama Christmastime where the stars fell and continue to shine. James Spann is calling for a high of sixty-two; Only a tall glass […]

HUNTSVILLE – With Christmas closing in, one of the nation’s oldest charities is asking for community help making up a $20,000 shortfall in an iconic holiday event.  The Salvation Army […]

HUNTSVILLE – Fireworks and music highlight the weekend schedule at the second annual Christmas on the River at Ditto Landing.  The fireworks, sponsored by Redstone Gateway, start at 7 p.m. […]

Our Town Podcast: Josie Evans

  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 – Santa and Mrs. Claus not only made an appearance but also joined in on the fun as the ribbon was cut during a ceremony marking the opening of […]

HUNTSVILLE – Parents or guardians needing to shop but can’t find a babysitter, relax. The Huntsville Parks & Recreation Department is coming to the rescue with Drop and Shop. Or, […]

MONTGOMERY – “Sometimes people need a helping hand to lift themselves up when they are going through hard times,”  Gov. Kay Ivey said in awarding more than $600,000 in grants […]

HUNTSVILLE – A ribbon-cutting will celebrate the opening of the playground at the Sandra Moon Community Complex. “March to the Playground’’ is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the […]

HUNTSVILLE – There is an agenda sometimes, one aimed to help everyone, whatever the political affiliation. David Little had something he told everyone would be a plank he’d walk on […]

N. Alabama cities among 'Most Welcoming Towns'

ATHENS — A trio of small cities in the Tennessee Valley are among the seven “welcoming towns of Alabama,” according to worldatlas.com. According to the publication, Athens, Cullman, Hartselle and […]

Ivey awards grants to assist sexual assault victims

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $440,000 to help reduce sexual assault in North Alabama and assist victims. The three grants total $438,599 and cover 12 counties in the […]