FORT PAYNE — Dr. Brett Johnson, chief of staff for Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford, has been named executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority board of directors. “We […]

First of a four-part series: 256 Today recently recognized area leaders in innovation and dedication to the nation. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to COLSA founder Dr. Frank J. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The monumental impact of North Alabama is a testament to a distinct quality about the region and many of those who call it home: A combination of dedication […]

OWENS CROSSROADS — Construction on a development billed as a “unique, but cozy community gathering spot” is underway after a well-attended groundbreaking ceremony last week. Cove Creek Village is the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville police are investigating a Saturday night shooting that left one man dead and another critically wounded. The incident happened just before 10 p.m. at the Chevron Food […]

HUNTSVILLE — A pair of Huntsville businesses have come together in a joint venture to meet the needs of government customers. Radiance Technologies and Ignite Fueling Innovation have formed Radiance […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Huntsville’s population continues to rise, city leaders are making sure residents have access to premier recreational opportunities, including expanded greenway space. To that end, officials have announced […]

HUNTSVILLE — Drake State Community and Technical College distributed Wi-Fi hotspots to families at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. This initiative is part of the college’s ongoing efforts to […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville has entered the real estate market as a seller. After annexing properties in and around Limestone and Madison counties, the city has sold surplus property in Limestone […]

HUNTSVILLE – Before Laurel Long and Dr. Jennifer Bail experienced a marathon Make-A-Wish Alabama Trailblaze Challenge, they stood miles apart on the subject of hiking. “Hiking was one of my top 10 […]

WARRIOR — Rickwood Caverns celebrates the holiday season with a magical underground experience like no other next month. Beginning Nov. 23, Wonderland Under Warrior welcomes guests for a unique experience […]

DECATUR — With a goal to educate youths about personal finances, Regions Bank held a “reality check” at the Boys and Girls Club of Decatur. The event featured exercises hosted […]

TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama’s Global Water Security Center will receive $11.5 million in funding over the next two years from the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance its crucial […]

MONTGOMERY — Dave Armstrong is planning to go hunting when the weather cools off, but he actually hopes he doesn’t find an abundance of the species he’s stalking. Armstrong is the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Two Alabama A&M University alumni spent the summer interning with NBA teams through the prestigious NBA HBCU Fellowship Program. Brian Hill, a 2023 finance graduate, interned with the Brooklyn Nets […]

AUBURN — October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Auburn University is gearing up to launch its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy program in summer 2025. Housed in the College of Education’s School […]

HUNTSVILLE — City leaders broke ground today on the Huntsville Police Department’s extensive multi-million dollar crime scene investigation facility.  The 14,000-square-foot building will be the headquarters for the department’s Criminal […]

HUNTSVILLE — With the addition of the Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets (FARM) team to its deployable weather research fleet, the Severe Weather Institute – Radar and Lightning Laboratories (SWIRLL) at […]

GADSDEN — If you see small packets being dropped from low-flying aircraft, it’s nothing nefarious. The drops are part of the 21-year-old U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Rabies Management Program. […]

HUNTSVILLE — With the inaugural Tennessee Valley Auto Fest just around the corner, organizers have announced that Polaris will be the official presenting partner of the highly anticipated event. The […]

HUNTSVILLE — After nearly 100 years, a Huntsville sports landmark is getting a facelift. In the city’s Five Points community, Goldsmith-Schiffman Field opened in 1934 as a high school football […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Collins hanging up her political hat? Changes might be coming to the Morgan County Legislative Delegation. Rumor in […]

MONTGOMERY – A 57-person Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force has been deployed to Florida as the state recovers from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Gov. Kay Ivey announced […]

HUNTSVILLE — Citing ensurance to “deliver quality, sustainable services,” the city of Huntsville is seeking a $5 per month increase in its sanitation rates. “We have resisted rate increases for […]