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'Get Onboard' with Rocket City intern program

HUNTSVILLE – It is the summer of the intern as the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber, in partnership with FuelAL and Innovate Alabama, kicks off the first in a series of events […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville City Council made a splash with a $6.4 million contract construction agreement for phase IV of the Huntsville Aquatics Center. The contract with Garber Construction involves […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s got a strange name, but pickleball will be the highlight for the John Hunt Park Recreation Center. With John Hunt Park quickly becoming known as Huntsville’s “Central […]

Huntsville Utilities has spark in Lineman Rodeo

HUNTSVILLE – If you thought rodeos were all about bull riding and catching the biggest fish, you may be shocked to discover utility linemen have a power-busting event of their […]

TANNER — About 1 in 36 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder according to estimates from CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities. But many more fall through the cracks and grow […]

HUNTSVILLE – A team of Mill Creek Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders “started their engines” and won the Goblin division National Championship of Greenpower Racing. The fourth-graders are “Speedy” Savannah Barnard, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Something cold, sweet and creamy has landed in downtown Huntsville. Husband and wife duo Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara will officially open Birmingham-based Big Spoon Creamery on Saturday in […]

ATHENS — The bookworms are coming out of the woodwork to turn over a new “leaf” in reading. Just because school is out doesn’t mean children or parents, should stop […]

HUNTSVILLE — Boasting a new way to deliver health care, WeCare tlc is hosting an open house for its health and wellness center at Bridge Street Town Centre. The event […]

HUNTSVILLE – There will be some fishy business going on Saturday at the Brahan Spring Park North Lagoon. It’s the 39th annual Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo. Anglers ages 6-12 […]

HUNTSVILLE – While athletes were competing for gold, Huntsville was seeing green. And, a lot of it. The Rocket City is quickly becoming a sports city, if last week was […]

HUNTSVILLE – On an unseasonably mild and breezy day for late May, representatives from the city of Huntsville and the Land Trust of North Alabama gathered on the Alabama A&M […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Poarch Band of Creek Indians made its largest financial contribution in North Alabama to support the new Space Camp Operations Center at the U.S. Space & Rocket […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s the newest federal holiday, but Juneteenth has been celebrated for nearly 160 years. In partnership with Huntsville-based Vision Excellence Company (VEC), Madison County District 6 will host […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville City Schools will provide free meals to children 18 and under beginning June 5. The Summer Food Service Program will be at summer learning sites and community […]

Huntsville offers summer program guide

HUNTSVILLE – Fun in the sun. A cool place to chill out. A new experience to enjoy. With today being the unofficial first day of summer, Huntsville Parks & Recreation […]

TANNER — Age is no barrier when it comes to Calhoun Community College’s summer camps. The school released this summer’s schedule and there is something for everyone from elementary-school-age kids […]

HUNTSVILLE — Crestwood Medical Center has named Drew Davenport chief development officer. Davenport was vice president of Operations and has served at the hospital since 2015. In his new role, […]

Dino-mite! Jurassic Quest ready to roar

HUNTSVILLE – What’s the best thing to do if you see a T-Rex? Hope he doesn’t see you! Live and in person, North Alabama dinosaur fans will get to see […]

Free admission Sunday to Huntsville Museum of Art

HUNTSVILLE – If you are new to Huntsville and have not been downtown to visit the Huntsville Museum of art, or if you are a long time resident but have […]

HUNTSVILLE — International paracyclists are rolling into Cummings Research Park this weekend for the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup. Held every four years with the international world finals in Paris […]

Athens' Friday After Five extends hours

ATHENS – What better time to extend shopping hours than on an extended holiday weekend? Athens Main Street announced today that patrons will have additional time for retail therapy this […]

Our Town Podcast: Lauren Mills Marsh

  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 […]

Monster musicians to vamp Sunday Jazz in the Park

HUNTSVILLE – It was a jazzy sort of day Wednesday at Huntsville’s Big Spring Park. There, Mayor Tommy Battle and Kenny Anderson, director of the city’s DEI office, counted off […]