HUNTSVILLE – There’s little doubt riders on Huntsville Transit’s Orbit buses have an opinion they’d like to share regarding the routes they take on a daily or occasional basis. If […]

HUNTSVILLE – There’s been a schedule change for Christmas on the River at Ditto Landing this weekend. The performance by the music group Love Apples originally set for Saturday has […]

HUNTSVILLE – The countdown has started for the second season of professional soccer in the Rocket City. Huntsville City Football Club held an offseason press conference Monday at Wicks Family […]

COURTLAND – Lockheed Martin has signed an agreement with the Town of Courtland and its Fire and Emergency Services to expand to a 24-hour operation that will allow for expedited […]

MOULTON – The halls are decked and the trees are trimmed in Lawrence County. And that means it’s time for the annual Christmas on the Square. From Dec. 7-31, visitors […]

HUNTSVILLE – Over the years, the Rosa Parks bus has become a symbol of the fight for equal rights. It has been fully restored and is now displayed in the […]

HUNTSVILLE – With the shine still on the global effort Giving Tuesday earlier this week, The Salvation Army in Huntsville issued what it calls a “heartfelt appeal’’ for continued community […]

HUNTSVILLE – The holiday tradition A Christmas Carol is in its 33rd season at the Von Braun Center, but the Charles Dickens classic will have a new twist during two […]

GUNTERSVILLE – Ready to make a dent in your holiday shopping list and have a jolly time doing it? The Lake City is ready to kick off the most wonderful […]

HUNTSVILLE – Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in the Alabama state capitol on the first day of December in 1955 and became a globally […]

ALBERTVILLE – If a winter wonderland is on the list this holiday season, the “bigger and better” Sand Mountain Skate is back again for the second year in a row. […]

FLORENCE – The last “First Fridays presented by Bank Independent” event of 2023 will feature a “Turkey Drop” in an homage to the famous WKRP in Cincinnati episode. Radio stations […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Parks & Recreation department has been busy adding to its roster of more than 100 programs to help residents utilize the 60 public parks, 15 recreation […]

MADISON – 20 local nonprofits were recipients of $100,000 from Mazda Toyota Manufacturing through its MTM Grant Fund as the company celebrated Giving Tuesday along with its fifth anniversary. MTM […]

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HUNTSVILLE – Madison Behavior Therapy at WellStone and KultureCity are hosting Sensory Inclusive Santa, an annual event for children with sensory sensitivities, on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to […]

HUNTSVILLE – In a city that readily identifies with countdowns, another first-of-its-kind event was held Friday night at Big Spring Park as Rockin’ Around the Rocket City went full speed. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Salvation Army is in full swing with its largest annual fundraisers and  needs your help! Volunteers play a crucial role in the organization’s mission to serve others […]

ATHENS — During the holiday season, Santa’s elves are often those from offices in Athens or those in Athens firefighter and police uniforms. The City of Athens is blessed with […]

Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers and supporters.   Our 256 Today team is forever grateful for the opportunity to provide North Alabama the news that matters. And we are grateful […]

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HUNTSVILLE – Nearly hidden to passersby, with one corner practically underneath a part of I-565 where homeless camps have popped at times near downtown, a cemetery that was founded in […]

HUNTSVILLE – With major growth in population, business and ongoing construction projects that seem to be everywhere in the city these days, the mayor and his office decided to up […]

HUNTSVILLE – Residents in Huntsville’s northern part of town have a new contest for the holiday season – Deck the District. Devyn Keith, the energetic councilmember who represents District 1, […]