MADISON – Ranae Bartlett has been named U.S. Chess director of operations, the U.S. Chess Federation announced. U.S. Chess is the official governing body and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization for chess […]

GUNTERSVILLE — The Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville recently celebrated 50 years with an elaborate Golden Anniversary Gala. “This organization is the result of a whole lot of heart, persevering […]

TUSCUMBIA – A celebration of the culture and traditions of the indigenous people who once inhabited North Alabama is planned this weekend for downtown Tuscumbia offering two days of educational […]

MADISON – The bats will be gone – well, baseball bats that is. Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha! There will be some ghosts, witches and other things that go bump in the night Oct. […]

WINFIELD — Mule Day, a two-day event centered on mules and their role in rural farming, hits the streets of downtown Winfield this month, bringing with it free family fun. […]

CULLMAN — For more than three decades, Cullman has been celebrating its German beginnings with a family-friendly festival offering all things German. Cullman Oktoberfest, one of North Alabama’s largest and […]

HUNTSVILLE – Friends of the Bob Harrison Center has been created to to support programming for the members of the Robert “Bob” Harrison Senior Wellness and Advocacy Center, Madison County […]

HUNTSVILLE – in a recognition that is more than deserved, Bill and Brenda Roark will be presented with the 2023 Community Philanthropy Award in a celebration next month. The couple […]

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HAMILTON – The Buttahatchee River Fall Festival is set to return to downtown Hamilton the last Saturday in October. Hosted by the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Buttahatchee River […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Mars 2020 mission is landing at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center with opening of the “Roving with Perseverance” roadshow this weekend. Rocket Center is the only location in […]

FLORENCE – Presented by Bank Independent, First Fridays gets underway this weekend in one of North Alabama’s prettiest downtowns with art, music, shopping and entertainment. The streets of historic Downtown […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Madison County Farmers Market is one of the oldest businesses in Alabama. What started out in the basement of the Madison County Courthouse in 1814 has now […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville International Airport and Carnegie Visual Arts Center are hosting a reception Tuesday to welcome the newest exhibit featuring “Alabama Art Lady” Sonya Clemons. The Airport Artway New […]

HUNTSVILLE – From a rundown eyesore a couple years ago to a crown jewel of the city of Huntsville, Joe Davis Stadium has undergone an amazing transformation. And the work […]

TOWN CREEK — Hazlewood High School alumni will gather Saturday for an all-classes reunion on sacred ground – the Golden Bears football field. A powerhouse in football, Hazlewood High was […]

  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 […]

MADISON — It’ll be virtual who’s who of Huntsville Stars history next month when the Rocket City Trash Pandas host “Stars Throwback Night.” Through the efforts of former Stars player […]

HUNTSVILLE — The 10-year anniversary dinner of the Madison City Chess League saw players, parents, and supporters turn out to meet FM Mike Klein, better known as Fun Master Mike […]

ATHENS – Athens Main Street brought home four awards of excellence at the 10th annual Main Street Alabama Conference, sponsored by Alabama Municipal Electric Authority and Alfa Companies. “Athens Main […]

MADISON — Mayor Paul Finley describes Madison, once only a bedroom suburb of Huntsville, as a “sleepy” town turned into a “bustling, incredible, enjoyable’’ one that has recently been ranked […]

HUNTSVILLE – Put on your dancing shoes. Loosen up those vocal cords. Tune up the instruments. Uh 1. Uh 2. Uh 3. That’s right, Huntsville.  It’s time to dance, groove […]

  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 […]

MADISON – It took a couple seasons to warm up, but the Rocket City Trash Pandas Foundation is hitting its stride this year. The foundation, a 501c3 organization, has raised […]