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MONTGOMERY – “Alabama stands with Texas – and we’re not letting up.” Those are the words from Gov. Kay Ivey as she announced additional Alabama firefighters have been deployed to […]

FORT PAYNE — An emergency slab repair and replacement project on 13 miles of I-59 in DeKalb County will begin next week, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. Starting Monday, contractor […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Work is underway on a project to improve Alabama Highway 69 at Sunset Drive in Guntersville. The $665,454 project with contractor Rogers Group includes construction of a southbound […]

MONTGOMERY — With industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to metals and kitchen appliances, manufacturing accounts for nearly 16% of Alabama’s gross domestic product, with economic output exceeding $50 billion […]

FLORENCE – A courtesy clerk at Kroger as a teenager, Milton Jones is now the head of the nation’s largest private sector union. Jones, a Florence native, was elected president […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — “Heroes are never off duty.” A trio of Muscle Shoals firefighters exemplified that saying with a daring water rescue while vacationing at Panama City Beach last weekend. […]

HARTSELLE – Cullman Regional’s freestanding emergency department in Hartselle has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, the hospital announced. Demonstrating compliance with Joint Commission performance standards, the Gold […]

HUNTSVILLE – Whether you’re a musician, industry pro or just passionate about Huntsville’s sound, the Huntsville Music Office is providing a “backstage pass” to what’s next for our music scene. […]

DECATUR – A Decatur man and woman died Monday in a murder-suicide, Decatur Police said today. Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division said Mathew Ryan Martinez, 38, and Sindy […]

HUNTSVILLE – In a week, some commuters to Redstone Arsenal will need to change their driving route. Redstone Arsenal will close Gate 8 on Goss Road to traffic beginning June […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Marshall County Commission Chairman David Reed, who was appointed to the position two weeks ago, died Thursday. According to the Alabama Reporter, citing County Commissioner Ronny Shumate, Reed […]

PRICEVILLE — There’s another bump in the road to the beach facing motorists on I-65 in the coming days. While facing nightly delays during resurfacing on the highway, drivers will […]

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Spurred by the “fastest Millennial population growth,” the Huntsville Metro area is ranked No. 4 in the Best Metros for Millennials to Live and Work Ranking […]

HUNTSVILLE — U.S. Space & Rocket Center CEO Dr. Kimberly Robinson is on leave, 256 Today was told. While Robinson is on leave, CFO Brenda Perez will handle CEO responsibilities. […]

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Decatur man and a Venezuelan national were in federal court in Texas on Monday facing charges of violating U.S. sanctions related to Venezuela, illegally smuggling goods […]

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A Georgia-based real estate investment firm is crediting Huntsville’s fundamentals and a new federal presence as key drivers of growth in the region. To that end, DDB […]

LEIGHTON – As the town of Leighton celebrates the legacy of Percy Sledge this weekend, officials will host a ceremony that will make sweet music for its economic future. A […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city has approved the final two phases of road resurfacing and improvement projects in the 2025 fiscal year budget. Rogers Group was awarded the bids for Phases […]

COLLINSVILLE — Several miles of the aging concrete I-59 roadway in southern DeKalb County and northern Etowah County are closed for reconstruction. The five-mile segment of I-59 southbound near the […]

MONTGOMERY — Citing the U.S. House budget reconciliation bill that would place food assistance for more than 750,000 Alabamians at critical risk, 50 organizations across the state urged Gov. Kay […]

HAMILTON – Tombigbee Electric Cooperative is asking for the public’s help in deterring the theft of copper wires from power lines and warning of the potentially deadly consequences the act […]

HUNTSVILLE – With an elevated fare, immersive design, and a local connection that’s bold, stylish, and unforgettable, One Eleven Bar & Kitchen is ready to serve up an experience. So, […]

HUNTSVILLE – A former pool contractor has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after defrauding customers for more than $600,000, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today. Gregory Kirk of […]

HUNTSVILLE — A tornado that touched down Tuesday evening on Redstone Arsenal was the 14th tornado recorded in North Alabama over the past week. A total of 13 tornadoes and […]