TUSCUMBIA — Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine has announced his endorsement of Jay Mitchell for the Republican nomination for Alabama attorney general. In a news release, Balentine cited Mitchell’s proven […]

HUNTSVILLE — Republican candidate Pamela Casey says her two decades of courtroom experience set her apart in the race for Alabama attorney general, positioning herself as “a prosecutor, not a […]

BIRMINGHAM – Jackson County Sheriff F.J. “Rocky” Harnen has endorsed Katherine Robertson in her candidacy for Alabama attorney general, the campaign announced. In the endorsement, Harnen praised Robertson’s experience, track […]

CULLMAN — Republican Cindy Myrex has been elected to represent Alabama House District 12 in a special general election Tuesday. This seat became vacant this year when former State Rep. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Republican attorney Caroleene Dobson said she’s running for Alabama’s next Secretary of State to strengthen public trust in elections and ensure state government operates with transparency and accountability. […]

Former University of Alabama and NFL quarterback AJ McCarron has thrown his helmet into the political arena, announcing his candidacy for the GOP nomination for  lieutenant governor.  “Alabama is my […]

FLORENCE — Citing a love for the state and people of North Alabama, State Sen. Tim Melson kicked off his reelection campaign, pledging to continue his strong, conservative leadership for […]

HUNTSVILLE — Attorney and small business owner Will Pylant has launched his campaign for Huntsville City Council District 4, pledging to bring a new generation of leadership focused on infrastructure, […]

MADISON — Aaron Thomas, a Madison business owner, has announced his candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives District 10 seat.   The state primary election is May 19, 2026. […]

HUNTSVILLE – State Rep. Rex Reynolds has announced he is seeking another term in the Alabama House of Representatives for the District 21 seat, according to a news release. Reynolds, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall called the ongoing government shutdown a politically motivated move by Democrats, saying it is harming families and veterans who rely on federal services. […]

ATHENS — Highlighting Katherine Robertson’s leadership in law enforcement, Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin endorsed Robertson for the Republican nominee for Alabama attorney general. McLaughlin cited Robertson’s record of supporting […]

GUNTERSVILLE – Mayor Leigh Dollar will serve a fourth term leading the city of Guntersville, winning Tuesday’s runoff election against challenger Jeff McLaughlin and closing out one of the closest […]

MADISON – The runoff election results are in: Erica White is the new District 6 representative on the Madison City Council, defeating Scott Harbour in Tuesday’s runoff election. “I’m honored […]

MADISON – With an aim to help provide students the “resources and support needed to thrive,” Connie Spears launched her campaign for State Board of Education, District 8.   “My vision […]

GUNTERSVILLE – With less than a week until Guntersville’s mayoral runoff, 256 Today sat down with both candidates to discuss the tie, their priorities for the city, and whether partisan […]

MADISON — Two political newcomers are heading to a runoff in Madison’s District 6 City Council race. On Aug. 26, incumbent Councilmember Karen Denzine received just 302 votes, setting up […]

HUNTSVILLE – Derek Chen, an attorney and Republican candidate for Alabama state auditor, recently brought his campaign to Huntsville, outlining his priorities for the office and stressing the role it […]

GUNTERSVILLE — And the winner is … Well, if you’re waiting for the results of the Guntersville mayoral election, it’s going to be another few weeks. “I have to declare […]

HUNTSVILLE – On a recent stop in North Alabama, Attorney General Steve Marshall laid out his priorities if elected to the U.S. Senate, pledging to fight federal overreach, support Alabama’s […]

GUNTERSVILLE — The old adage “every vote counts” is holding true in Guntersville. Mayor Leigh Dollar is holding a one vote lead (1,062-1,061) over Jeff McLaughlin in unofficial returns from […]

CULLMAN — While most voters across North Alabama went to the polls for municipal elections today, others cast their votes in an Alabama House District 11 Special General Election. Republican […]

DECATUR — With Mayor Tab Bowling not seeking reelection, Kent Lawrence outraced a four-candidate field Tuesday to become Decatur’s next mayor. Bowling announced in 2023 that he wouldn’t seek reelection […]

MADISON — City Council member Ranae Bartlett has been elected mayor of Madison. Unofficial returns from Tuesday’s municipal election show Bartlett securing more than 55% of the vote, defeating City […]