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 – Pull out your bell bottoms and polyester and get ready to shake your groove thing! The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the […]

DECATUR – Think of North Alabama, and you’ll likely think of the booming, brilliant metropolis of Huntsville, widely known for its aerospace industries and military technology. Or, you music-types may […]

MADISON – Fall harvest time is one of the busiest seasons for Alabama farmers working to bring in their crops. It can also be one of the most dangerous. To […]

ATHENS – Bring your overhead slams and drop shots but avoid the NVZ. That’s right, picklers! It’s pickleball time! The second annual Athens Alabama Pickleball Association Picklefest Tournament hits the […]

MADISON – It isn’t over till the …, well you know the rest. Next week, the stage will be set in downtown Madison’s Home Place Park for Opera in the […]

HUNTSVILLE – As renovations continue at the Von Braun Center, officials have renamed its frequently utilized venue, North Hall. In keeping with the space-theme of the eight-venue complex and 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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — There was a grand reopening today at Huntsville’s John Hunt Park. The popular children’s facility  Kids Space has reopened after an extensive renovation. “We celebrate the grand reopening of […]

LEIGHTON – Clocking in at one square mile in size and a population of 665 in the 2020 census, the tiny town of Leighton leaves a big footprint. City leadership, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Whether playing live on stage or working behind the scenes on production and marketing, women are essential to the success and growth of Huntsville’s music ecosystem. Celebrating their […]

ATHENS – Do you have “the voice” to be Athens Main Street’s singing star? If you think you do, then you need to enter the upcoming Thursday Night Talent competition. […]

MADISON — For the fourth consecutive year, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will be hosting a Military Tribute Night at Toyota Field. The 2023 Military Tribute Night is scheduled for […]

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is hosting a ’70s-themed dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Skylab. David Hitt, author of “Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story,” will […]

MADISON — Randy Beavers has just finished the restoration of a TF-9J Cougar fighter jet in his garage. Beavers is not a multi-millionaire adding another piece to his collection or restoring the aircraft […]

HUNTSVILLE — Redstone Arsenal will open its gates to the public to celebrate Oktoberfest this month with food, games, and fun for all ages. “Being a good neighbor is always […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’ll be a Christmas parade for the decades. Or, rather, through the decades, as officials announced details today for the annual Huntsville Christmas Parade. Hosted by WRSA-FM Mix […]

HUNTSVILLE – It may be too warm to cozy up by the fire, but the “paw-ty animals” at Huntsville Animal Services are ready to cuddle regardless of the temperatures.  To […]

  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 – Huntsville has gotten accustomed to superlatives as the best place to live, work, and raise a family, but now there’s one more objective to land – No. 1 […]

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. […]