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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...

Hamilton and Cullman economic development projects awarded grants through Growing Alabama program

HAMILTON — Economic development projects in Hamilton and Cullman are among 15 statewide to share more than $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funding, Gov....

Q&A with Madison mayoral candidates Bartlett and Smith

MADISON - As the race for mayor of Madison heats up, 256 Today sat down with two candidates, City Councilmember Ranae Bartlett and City...

Legislation would punish foreign governments that violate American trade agreements or seize US assets

WASHINGTON — As the controversy over Mexico's seizure of a deep-water port owned by Vulcan Materials continues, legislation has been introduced in the U.S....

Huntsville acquires former downtown federal courthouse in property swap

HUNTSVILLE -- Calling it an "important asset," Huntsville is acquring the former federal courthouse downtown. The transaction is a property swap, the city said, and...

North Alabama agencies slated for funding in Senate appropriations bill

WASHINGTON — Funding for several programs in North Alabama has been secured in a Senate appropriations bill, Sen. Katie Britt announced. Britt (R-Montgomery), a member...

Torch’s Bill Roark talks employee ownership during Senate hearing with Tuberville

WASHINGTON – When word got out through Torch Technologies that co-founder Bill Roark was going to testify in Washington today, he had one message...

Eyes on the street: Huntsville looks to boost efficiency with innovative technology

HUNTSVILLE -- The city is exploring a cutting-edge solution to help keep the city cleaner, safer, and more efficient, and it starts with the garbage...

Britt lauds FBI Redstone role in national security during Judiciary Committee hearing

WASHINGTON — Highlighting the central role FBI Redstone plays in combating the evolving threats of drones, Sen. Katie Britt credited the facility's “technological infrastructure...

Area code 483 to begin next year as 334 overlay for central/southeast Alabama

MONTGOMERY — Residents of the 334 area code will be joining the rest of the state in dialing 10 numbers to make phone calls...