HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Hurricanes, the city’s newest entry in minor league sports, will hold tryouts this weekend for the 2022-23 season. The tryouts are Saturday at 10 a.m. and […]

HUNTSVILLE — The newest concept from serial “eatertainment” entrepreneur Robert Thompson is coming to Huntsville’s MidCity District. Thompson, founder of the award-winning Punch Bowl Social concept, is launching a food-and-drink-focused, indoor/outdoor […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Crush Wine and Food Festival lifts off this month and the new CO/OP Community Table + Bar downtown is serving up some “gusto” as part of the […]

DECATUR – After a one-year break due to the pandemic in 2020 and sluggish ticket sales in 2021, Decatur’s annual Riverfest festival is returning as Sizzle and Smoke. The inaugural […]

FORT PAYNE – The month of October brings cooler temperatures and glorious fall colors to DeKalb County, making it an ideal time to plan a trip to the northeastern part […]

MADISON – Oh how I love to go up in a swing, up in the sky …. Whaaa? Ever since Kid’s Kingdom at Dublin Park closed Tuesday, every kiddo in […]

DECATUR – Street murals are known to beautify public and private places by adding color and character to otherwise plain, dirty building walls. They can also memorialize a social or […]

HUNTSVILLE – When you think about the great women in jazz, the rich, soulful croons of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan come to mind. Lesser-known female jazz instrumentalists […]

BOAZ — For those in search of pumpkins or an amazing display of beautiful blooms, Cornutt Farms has both. The working crop and cattle farm in Boaz welcomes the public […]

HUNTSVILLE — Skipping the “whereases” and “therefores,” Mayor Tommy Battle struck just the right chord Thursday when he proclaimed September as Huntsville Music Month. The announcement came in a jam […]

256 Today is proud to present the Our Town Podcast. Check here every week for the latest episode from Troy Bye, Huntsville’s newest favorite son. The Our Town Podcast showcases […]

Well, that was certainly something. The “non-opener” opening weekend of college football brought as much drama as it could. Now, let the real games begin. We’re ready to look ahead […]

MADISON – The playoff-bound Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field this week for their next to last homestand of the regular season. The Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of […]

HARTSELLE — The Depot Days Festival rolls into Hartselle next month, bringing a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment to the historic depot and downtown area. Hosted by the Hartselle […]

HUNTSVILLE — Like many in North Alabama, Troy Bye is a newcomer, rather, a very enthusiastic newcomer, to the area. “We moved into our new home at the end of […]

ATHENS — Athens Main Street won five Main Street Alabama Awards of Excellence, including the Main Street Hero Award, at the organization’s conference last week. The Main Street Hero Award […]

HUNTSVILLE — We’re No. 1! We’re No. 1! That’s right. To celebrate being named the “Best Place to Live in America” by U.S. News & World Report, Huntsville is hosting […]

HUNTSVILLE – The hunt is on for a new chief executive at Downtown Huntsville Inc. Founding president & CEO Chad Emerson announced this weekend he is leaving DHI to pursue […]

HUNTSVILLE – Known for his inspired regional cuisine, seasoned chef and hospitality executive Marc Taft created the CO/OP Community Table + Bar to complement the growing food scene in Huntsville. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Some 100 barbeque experts and connoisseurs are expected next month for the return of WhistleStop, Huntsville’s two-day battle of the barbeque. Set for Sept. 9-10, the event invites […]

TUSCUMBIA — A celebration of the culture and traditions of American Indians who once lived in north Alabama, returns for two days of education and fun. After a two-year hiatus […]

HUNTSVILLE — It is 7:45 on a hot August morning in 1925. Huntsville is experiencing a bit of a boom as additional cotton mills built here in the early part […]

ALBERTVILLE — Ready to cool off from the intense summer heat? Well, get ready to throw on your favorite sweater, lace up your skates and head to Sand Mountain Park […]

EVA — What do a greased pig, frogs, and a parade have in common? The Eva Frontier Days festival! The town of Eva takes centerstage in September for the town’s […]