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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...

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...

Roberts opens State Senate campaign with packed event, pledges focus on infrastructure and affordability

HUNTSVILLE -- With a large crowd of area movers and shakers backing him, John Roberts made a statement to launch his campaign for Alabama...

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...

‘A matter of national security’: Strong on Space Command landing at Redstone Arsenal

HUNTSVILLE -- Addressing the elephant in the Saturn Ballroom, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said, "Space Command is coming to rest on the Arsenal.” His remarks...

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....

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...

Tuberville reintroduces legislation to bolster Alabama’s ag community

WASHINGTON – To improve opportunities and increase market access for Alabama’s agriculture community, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced two pieces of legislation Wednesday -...

Allen urges return of political contributions involved with alleged investment fraud scheme

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Securities Commission has opened an inquiry into a Georgia investment firm that may have made contributions to Alabama political entities. The...