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Hola! Las Trojas Cantina comes to west Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE — Las Trojas Cantina, home to the original beer and margarita Margarona, has come to Huntsville’s west side. The Mexican restaurant opened in the former Golden Corral building at […]

Athens Farmers Market undergoes expansion, renaming

ATHENS — It was a shivering February morning, but several dozen Athens residents and city leaders braved the wintry weather to kick off the renovation of the Athens Farmers’ Market, […]

IRVINE, Calif. — The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation in Huntsville received a Mazda Foundation grant to establish its Factory Automation Competition in the greater Huntsville area. The classroom-based competition […]

HUNTSVILLE — CFD Research is extending its healthcare footprint in Huntsville. In a joint venture with Nashville-based OtherLeft Ventures, a healthcare-oriented software company, CFD has created a spin-off company called […]

DECATUR — The Calhoun Community College Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing graduates once again outpace state and national passage rates. Alabama Board of Nursing NCLEX scores reveal that Calhoun’s […]

North Alabama schools receive TVA STEM awards

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ― The Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc., a TVA retiree organization, is awarding $1 million in grants to more than 30 public school educators […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Foundation has renewed its partnership for 2023 with the national Best Place for Working Parents program. The program offers real-time designations to businesses whose […]

HUNTSVILLE – Participants in a construction safety course at the Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville toured a construction site, identified safety hazards and experienced the dangerous outcomes of […]

  ‘A Gut Punch’ Local leaders were shocked at the news of Huntsville City Councilman Devyn Keith’s shoplifting arrest. Keith has drawn praise for his work for north Huntsville from […]

Strong appointed to Armed Services subcommittees

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has been appointed to three House Armed Services Committee subcommittees: Strategic Forces; Readiness; and Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems. “I am humbled to […]

Athens Limestone RSVP offers free tax help

ATHENS — It’s that time of year, again. And the Athens Limestone RSVP is sponsoring its annual free tax help through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) in Athens, Ardmore, […]

Ah, cher! Let the good times roll at MidCity

HUNTSVILLE – The good times start rolling this Friday, February 3, when the fourth annual Mardi Gras at MidCity kicks off a three-week festival celebration. Les bon temps will keep […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) remains well-positioned to continue advocating for Alabamians’ best interests after announcing he will continue to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, […]

Our Town Podcast: Meet Drew Gilbert

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 Podcast showcases all […]

Cloud Security and Compliance Series conference slated

HUNTSVILLE – Summit 7 Systems is hosting the Cloud Security and Compliance Series March 7–8 at The Westin. CS2 is an ongoing informational series for contractors in the Defense Industrial Base looking […]

Branching out: Decatur named Tree City USA

DECATUR – Warren Buffet said someone is sitting in the shade today, because someone planted a tree a long time ago. The City of Decatur has been planting trees for […]

Tuberville to speak at Washington Update Luncheon

HUNTSVILLE — U.S. Tommy Tuberville will headline the annual Washington Update Luncheon next month hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. The event is noon Feb. 22 in the Von Braun […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville is growing. And, to keep up with the demands of the state’s most-populous city, the Parks and Rec Department is playing a large role with investments in […]

HUNTSVILLE — Robert La Branche has been named vice president of external affairs at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. His responsibilities include engaging with local, state, and federal leaders […]

HUNTSVILLE – New Orleans and jazz go together like Huntsville and rockets. Now a little of both – jazz and New Orleans – are coming for a visit to the […]

No moss growing on the Singing River Trail

MOORESVILLE – This spring when you begin attending Trash Pandas’ baseball games, notice those extra wide sidewalk sections just past right field at Toyota Field. You will be walking on […]

YulistaCares Rideout Roadies Car Show in April

HUNTSVILLE — Better start buffing those classic cars and revving up those exotic engines. Car enthusiasts from all over North Alabama will be presenting and viewing their favorite driving machines […]

Big Ol' Ballpark Fair returns to Toyota Field

MADISON – Step right up and try your luck! The Big Ol’ Ballpark Fair with its Ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, carnival games and, of course, fried Oreos returns to Toyota Field […]

Vartanian named Athens State interim provost, VP

ATHENS — Dr. Lee Vartanian has been named interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Athens State University, filling a vacancy created by Dr. Catherine Wehlburg’s transition to […]