HUNTSVILLE — Apollo South and the Orion Amphitheater were bathed in winter splendor under a cloudless night sky and that glistening moon over Huntsville with whom we will soon see […]

SHEFFIELD — Settle in at one of the vintage blue picnic tables at Old Town Grille & Creamery in downtown Sheffield and you’ll notice your mouth begins to water as […]

HUNTSVILLE – Cold weather may be late arriving this year, but Huntsville Venue Group is bringing all the fun and festivities of a traditional winter holiday season to MidCity when […]

Huntsville’s Yellowhammer Brewing, one of Alabama’s oldest operating beer-makers, is celebrating its 12th anniversary with three ultra-special releases, including one that’s been more than two years in the making. That batch gains […]

HUNTSVILLE — Two Alabama A&M University food science alumnae are among a dozen contestants on Netflix’s new food science-oriented cooking competition “Snack vs Chef.” Alison Manning and Lauren Jude are […]

MADISON – The moon beckoned Friday night over Toyota Field as students showcased their activities and local businesses lined the concourse; the aroma of hotdogs, ice cream and sudsy draft […]

DECATUR — Known for its hickory smoked ribs and chicken, Big Bob Gibson BBQ has been serving its classic barbecue and sides since 1925 when “Big Bob” Gibson began selling his […]

ATHENS – With the newest Whataburger opening its drive-thru service next week in Athens, the burger chain has formed a partnership with local franchise group MWB Restaurants to serve up […]

HUNTSVILLE – Rev up the hot rods and squeal those wheels because the Rods and Wheels Cruise-in rolls into Ditto Landing next month. The seventh annual event is Nov. 5 […]

MADISON – Honestly, not another coffee shop down the street, not a two-year pandemic, nor roadwork blocking traffic in downtown Huntsville has been able to slow the flow of customers […]

DECATUR — River Clay Fine Arts Festival welcomes 70 local and national artists and their works of art and unique creations to the River City for a celebration of 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 Podcast showcases all […]

MADISON — “Andiamo saza!” It was a common refrain spoken by Chef Joe DiMaggio Jr.’s grandfather meaning, “Let’s go get a slice!” The reference, and therefore the name ‘SaZa’ will […]

MADISON – October’s Hunter’s Moon begins to fade as the Halloween new moon rises and Madison Visionary Partners is stirring up a new brew – the first ever Witches Ride, […]

TUSCUMBIA — Craving chicken and dressing, but you don’t want to wait for the holidays or another special occasion? Tuscumbia’s Claunch Cafe has you covered.  With daily specials such as […]

HUNTSVILLE – In 1962, a largely undeveloped Cummings Research Park opened like a diamond in the rough with its 4,000 acres anchored by just three companies: Brown Engineering, IBM, and […]

HUNTSVILLE — Some families don’t like talking politics at dinner. Well, the Madison County Republican Party is making an exception tonight. The local GOP is hosting a Boots and BBQ […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s the most thumb-pickin’est, plectrum-pluckin’est, bow-strokin’est barbecue in North Alabama! The fourth annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is cookin’ Saturday at Southside Park on Chaney Thompson Road in […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Chikn Pesto Alfredo Crunch Wrap makes your mouth water. Remember the fresh, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, kale pesto, and cauliflower alfredo sauce packed into one bite with the […]

ATHENS — Thousands of visitors and musicians will make their way to Athens this week for the “Granddaddy of Midsouth Fiddlers Conventions.” The three-day Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention […]

MADISON – Food insecurity can damage children’s health and brain development years before they enter a classroom, according to Children’s Health Watch. By kindergarten, food-insecure children are often cognitively, emotionally, […]

BOAZ — October is here and that means towns and communities across North Alabama are gearing up for their fall celebrations. Cooler temperatures are a welcoming sign for taking to […]

GUNTERSVILLE — For all the live music, face painting, fried food on a stick, fall fun you could want in October, check out our list of the 10 best fairs […]

FLORENCE – The small cafe is warm and welcoming, with the smell of coffee beans, ranchero sauce, and tortillas.  Cafe de Frida is the newest offering from the owners of […]