MONTGOMERY — Agriculture and forestry provide the building blocks of society — food, fiber and timber. They also contribute a massive amount to Alabama’s economy to the tune of $77.3 […]

MADISON – Calling Madison an “amazing gem of a city,” business leader David Bier announced his candidacy today for Madison City Council District 2.  “I am excited to announce my […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A plan that could repurpose retired fossil fuel power plants has been developed in a commercialization landmark for the fusion industry. Type One Energy entered into a […]

HUNTSVILLE — Mach 5 is the name of the car in the “Speed Racer” anime series. It’s also the target speed of a ground-breaking UAS project by a pair of […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Hospital Health System (HHHS) encompasses 14 hospitals serving a 16-county service area in two states. The not-for-profit health system based in Madison County is one of […]

ATHENS — When the emergency calls come in, the Athens Limestone County 911 answers. And the center’s employees know that every second counts. And, for its work, Athens Limestone County […]

HUNTSVILLE — A vacant one-acre lot of Alabama red clay on Corporate Drive in the MidCity District will transform over the next year to feature a 25,000 square-foot office building […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Business will expand its Master of Business Administration program offerings by launching an Executive MBA — an accelerated program developed for professionals […]

WASHINGTON — Calling it a “mouthpiece for the far left,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong introduced legislation that would ban federal funding for National Public Radio. The No More Funding for […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced appointments Monday to fill vacancies in two North Alabama district judgeship positions. William D. Motlow III was named District Judge for the 11th Judicial […]

MADISON — In a heartfelt announcement shared with 256 Today, Madison City Councilwoman Connie Spears said she will not seek re-election for the District 2 seat, marking the end of […]

WASHINGTON – An Athens man pleaded guilty today in connection with his role in a conspiracy last year to hack into the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]

HUNTSVILLE — Here comes that rainy day feeling again. The rain isn’t coming today but forecasters predict a heavy dose of precipitation over the next two to three days across […]

DECATUR — It’s time for Barrels (and Boxes) of Love – Morgan County’s Industry-Led Non-Perishable Food Drive. Donations benefit food pantries at the Salvation Army of Decatur and the Committee […]

PRICEVILLE – Two bits. Four bits. Six bits a dollar. All for competitive cheer, stand up and holler! There will be a lot of standing up and hollering, as well […]

HUNTSVILLE – Calling it a “great day to be here among good friends,” Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle helped cut the ribbon Friday on a massive hangar facility for Huntsville-based Science […]

HUNTSVILLE — Looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your children active during Spring Break? Registration has opened for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Break Camps. Parks & […]

WASHINGTON – As winter begins to wind down, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is encouraging families to start planning their spring break and summer trips to Washington, D.C., highlighting the capital’s […]

HUNTSVILLE – The departments of Psychology and Industrial & Systems Engineering and Engineering Management at the University of Alabama in Huntsville have joined forces in a novel interdisciplinary collaboration with […]

JACKSONVILLE — An Anniston man arrested Saturday for violating a protection order also faces weapons and drugs charges, according to Jacksonville police. Austin Health Church, 37, of Anniston was arrested […]

ATHENS – Athens State University is one of eight universities nationwide to receive a grant to design innovative approaches to career services. Athens State received the $300,000 award which will […]

FLORENCE – The Marching Pride of the University of North Alabama will be headed to New York City in November to participate in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. And, […]

WASHINGTON — Huntsville’s contributions to the nation’s space program continues with the recent announcement by NASA to award study contracts to help support life and work on the lunar surface. […]

DECATUR – The Alabama Tourism Department has designated 2025 the Year of Alabama Trails, a year-long celebration of the state’s diverse and scenic outdoor trails, and in North Alabama, there […]