HUNTSVILLE – A utility has a unique problem. People only think about their power company twice – when their power goes out and when their bill comes in. Neither are […]

HUNTSVILLE — The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is “returning rockets to the Rocket City.” The Rocket Center broke ground Thursday on a $7.9 million complete renovation and expansion of […]

MADISON – The Madison Public Library said today it will not be able to host Saturday’s Moms for Liberty Brave Books event due to space limitations. However, Moms for Liberty […]

HUNTSVILLE — One million dollars. There was an audible “wow!” from the audience Wednesday when Stephanie Bryan, tribal chair and CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, presented a […]

  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 — Away with the old school way of doing things and in with the new. Madison’s brand-new $51 million, 170,000 square-foot Journey Middle School celebrated its grand opening – […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville City Schools and Alabama A&M have signed a memorandum of understanding on dual enrollment partnership. The MOU agreement signed Monday by Schools Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton and […]

HUNTSVILLE – Representing all vocations and walks of life, Huntsville’s Civic Engagement Academy is an opportunity to see “behind the scenes’ of how city government works. The free, eight-week program […]

HUNTSVILLE — Leonardo Electronics recently celebrated 15 years in Huntsville, a milestone for the company that started out in a small multi-use facility for one of Leonardo’s business units, Sensor […]

  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 – She is a hometown girl who grew up surrounded by – and some say destined for – space. Dr. Jan Davis would fly on three Space Shuttle missions […]

ATHENS — The Full Tummy Project, which is helping to end hunger and food insecurity in Limestone County, has appointed Athens native Amanda Jones as its director. Jones has been […]

SHEFFIELD — Bank Independent crunched the final numbers from its 10th annual  School Share drive and passed with flying colors. Bank Independent contributed nearly $4,000 in cash and more than […]

ATHENS – It will be more than just a walk in the park. Try sitting. Athens Main Street has received an AARP Community Challenge grant from AARP Livable Communities and […]

MOORESVILLE — The legend is true. Strange musical notes are floating over the face of the Singing River’s waters. It sings a song of health and wellness, of a flourishing […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville homeowners have been cultivating their lawns and outdoor gardens since early April and they should be at their prime here in midsummer. Do you believe your yard […]

Sweet Grown Alabama is a non-profit that promotes Alabama farmers by connecting  consumers and retailers to foods and agricultural products produced within the state. Each year, the organization hosts Sweet […]

ATHENS – Did someone say Athens was growing? There was certainly some tell-tale dirt being shoveled this morning along U.S. 72 near I-65, behind Wendy’s. It is the site of […]

ATHENS – Nothing says summer like a nice, fresh tomato sandwich. And nothing says it better than a free tomato sandwich. So, Athens Farmers Market is the place to be […]

HUNTSVILLE – Freedom Real Estate & Capital cranked a new engine in north Huntsville this morning with a ground-breaking for its massive Freedom Industrial Park The five-building park, across from […]

ATHENS — Crews from the Athens Utilities and Public Works departments continued working today on Tuesday’s storm-related damage. Electric Department Manager Blair Davis said the storms knocked down 25 utility […]

  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 — “This is not a Library sponsored event.” A Moms for Liberty event scheduled for the Madison Public Library has sparked a contentious debate within the community. It is […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville was recently named one of eight “Most Charming Cities in the Appalachians” by map experts World Atlas. Ranked alongside Chattanooga, Knoxville and Johnson City, Tenn.; Greenville, S.C.; […]