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 […]

MADISON – Margi Daly, a resident of Madison for 21 years, has announced her candidacy for mayor. In a news release, Daly said her platform emphasizes the implementation of transparency, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — Thinking about applying to Huntsville Fire & Rescue or eager to learn more about the job? Make plans to join HFR at two meet-and-greet events. The informal open […]

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 […]

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 — With summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to explore the seasonal offerings in Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s 2025 Summer Program Guide. The jam-packed guide features more […]

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 […]

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue is sounding the alarm for future firefighters to join the department and make a difference protecting lives and property. “This is not just a […]

ATHENS – Athens has been recognized as the second-fastest growing city in Alabama, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a population of 32,587 in 2024, the […]

MADISON — In a three-hour meeting marked by confusion and frustration, the Madison City Council voted Friday to advance a more streamlined one-story design at Toyota Field. A separate proposal […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama League of Municipalities is celebrating its 90th anniversary this week with a major milestone: nine decades of supporting and advocating for the state’s 465 cities and […]

HUNTSVILLE – Getting to one of Huntsville’s favorite live music events just got easier. In response to feedback about parking accessibility, the city and Downtown Huntsville Inc. are partnering on […]

WASHINGTON — Last year, Huntsville police Sgt. Kevin Lambert and Officer Jason Toney helped save the lives of a woman and her two-year-old child during a hostage situation. This week, […]

MADISON — There’s no more “acting” in her title. Brandy Williams is now chief of the Madison Fire & Rescue Department. A 27-year veteran of the department, Williams took her […]

MADISON – City Administrator Steve Smith, a longtime Madison resident, is launching his campaign for mayor today at City Hall. Smith will announce his candidacy at 11 a.m. City Hall […]

HUNTSVILLE — Air Evac Lifeteam has donated two airport-style windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue to enhance the safety of medical helicopter landings. The windsocks were installed at two public […]

HUNTSVILLE – In celebration of Bus and Bike Week and Bike to Work Week, Huntsville Transit is offering free Orbit fixed-route bus rides for riders with bicycles this week. This […]

HUNTSVILLE — Work continues on developing a bicycling plan for the Huntsville area as the city extended its contract with Alta Planning + Design. The extension restates the end date […]

DECATUR – A disturbance following Monday’s Decatur City Council work session resulted in the arrests of six people on charges including disorderly conduct, trespassing and resisting arrest. In a news […]