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 […]

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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.; […]

ATHENS — It’s the most delicious contagion you will ever catch and now it has spread to Athens. You couldn’t miss the “slimthusiasm” Monday for the official grand opening of […]

HUNTSVILLE – Works of one of the most influential and celebrated artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso, are coming to the Huntsville Museum of Art. To celebrate Tuesday’s opening […]

MADISON – Start with buttery buns. Add a fresh beef patty and a slab of Wisconsin cheese and you have yourself a famous Culver’s ButterBurger! Veteran restaurateur Mike Hinesh opened […]

FM Mike Klein, better known as Fun Master Mike on ChessKid.com, will be the keynote speaker next month at the Madison City Chess League’s 10th anniversary dinner. The event is […]

MADISON — For the past couple of years since Toyota Field opened, Mayor Paul Finley’s outdoor “State of the City” address has become a pleasant and informative evening for 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 […]

BIRMINGHAM – Alabama-based law firm Maynard Nexsen is strengthening its multi-state expansion with the addition of 12 attorneys to its offices in Huntsville; Greenville, S.C.; and Knoxville. The recruitment efforts […]