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Q&A with Athens mayoral candidates Marks and Whitfield

ATHENS – With the election two weeks away, 256 Today sat down with two candidates for Athens Mayor, incumbent Ronnie Marks and local businessman...

Gadsden receives $3M grant for Downtown Gadsden Greenway project

GADSDEN — A generational greenway project in Gadsden has received a major financial boost with the awarding of a $3 million federal grant. Gov. Kay...

Can you dig it? Call 811 before turning the first shovelful of dirt around the house

MONTGOMERY — With Aug. 11 (8/11) coming up, the Alabama Public Service Commission reminds homeowners to dial 811 before starting digging projects. For "811 Day,"...

John Young appointed Marshall County Commission chairman

MONTGOMERY – Longtime Marshall County resident and law enforcement official John Young has been appointed chairman of the Marshall County Commission, Gov. Kay Ivey announced...

Trinity awarded grant to help renovate Kimbrel Park with rubberized surface, swings and play tower

TRINITY — A beloved community playground in the Morgan County town of Trinity will see new life soon, thanks to a federal grant. The $148,111...

Britt, Gillibrand introduce bipartisan legislation to protect elderly from financial fraud

WASHINGTON — Last year, Americans aged 60 and older reported losing more than $2.3 billion - a 21% over $1.9 billion in 2013 -...

Madison and Huntsville/Madison County chambers hosting City of Madison Update

MADISON -- It's a unique two-for-one deal for local politics next month, as in two chambers of commerce and one mayor. The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber,...

Pettus launches re-election campaign for Alabama House District 1

FLORENCE – With an eye on providing infrastructure to his constituents, State Rep. Phillip Pettus is running to retain his District 1 seat in...

ALDOT awards grants to support improvements at local airports

MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $125,000 in state grants to support improvement projects at seven local airports. “Local airports are...

Aderholt secures $3.9M, says Norris Public Library in Russellville ‘an investment in literacy, connectivity, and community’

RUSSELLVILLE -- "A gateway to opportunities for generations" is how the new Norris Public Library and community center was described Tuesday during a groundbreaking...