WASHINGTON — While House Republicans – including North Alabama’s Reps. Dale Strong and Robert Aderholt – voted lockstep to approve President Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill,” a leading GOP senator […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging is  holding a public hearing to gather input from older adults, caregivers, service providers, and community […]

MOULTON – Bobby Burch, longtime Lawrence County Commissioner, has announced he will run for mayor of Moulton in the upcoming municipal election. A lifelong resident of the city, Burch brings […]

HUNTSVILLE — The learning never stops, nor does the pursuit or exchange of ideas. It’s why a contingent from the City’s Planning Department recently attended the National Planning Conference in […]

BIRMINGHAM — Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell has launched his campaign for Alabama attorney general. Mitchell, who resigned his judicial seat two weeks ago, “brings extensive experience as […]

TUSCALOOSA — The largest delegation of girls to attend Girls State will hear from two of their most politically successful alums next week at the 83rd session of the American […]

DECATUR — Playing a pivotal role in Decatur’s growth as a city councilman, Carlton McMasters is seeking re-election to the District 3 seat. “Serving not only the residents of district […]

MONTGOMERY – Several North Alabama elementary schools will gain new classrooms thanks to a state early childhood education program. Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education […]

WASHINGTON – Supporting the importance of cotton to the region’s economy, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduced legislation to support products made with American-grown cotton. Britt (R-Montgomery) was joined by Sens. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Ensuring the voices of the city’s youth are heard and valued, Huntsville has launched a Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. According to the city, the council is a dynamic […]

GURLEY – Though Madison County is the high-tech capital of Alabama, there are some areas that are underserved, or even unserved, in fiber optic broadband access. Today, thanks to work […]

WASHINGTON — The Government Accountability Office confirmed that, according to Air Force analyses, Redstone Arsenal is the preferred location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters. In a report released today, GAO […]

MADISON – Erica White has announced her intention to run for Madison City Council  District 6. White told 256 Today quality of life, communication, and infrastructure top her priorities in […]

MONTGOMERY — “I’m running.” With those two words, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. “It’s the honor of a lifetime serving as your […]

HUNTSVILLE — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong confirmed Wednesday that he will seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 2026, ending speculation that he might enter the race for Alabama’s […]

HARTSELLE — Randy Garrison, who has served as Hartselle mayor since 2016, announced today he will seek re-election. In a campaign statement, Garrison said he plans to continue building on […]

AUBURN — In one of the worst-kept secrets in Alabama politics, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced today he will run for governor in the 2026 Republican Party primary. Tuberville announced […]

DECATUR – Nick Perkins has announced he will be entering the race for Decatur City Council.  Perkins is the brother of Steve Perkins, who was killed in September 2023 during […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville is proposing its first sewer rate increase in 20 years to support infrastructure investments within the sewer collection system and at five wastewater treatment […]

MONTGOMERY — Dr. Nicole Wadsworth launched her campaign for lieutenant governor Thursday at her campaign headquarters in Montgomery. Supporters and community leaders gathered to hear Wadsworth share Alabama-first vision rooted […]

MADISON — Steve Smith says he’s running for mayor because Madison is at a pivotal point in its growth.  “I just think we’re at a crucial time right now,” Smith […]

MONTGOMERY — Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has announced that he will not be running in the 2026 governor’s race. In a statement posted on social media this morning, the Albertville […]

MONTGOMERY – Appeals Court Judge Bill Lewis has been named to serve on the Supreme Court of Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Lewis replaces Justice Jay Mitchell who resigned […]

HUNTSVILLE — In his first visit to Redstone Arsenal as the Army’s top civilian, Secretary Dan Driscoll said he was encouraged by the collaboration among the federal agencies on the […]