HUNTSVILLE — It actually IS rocket science! Student Launch is a 9-month long challenge that tasks student teams from across the U.S. to design, build, test, and launch a high-powered […]

HUNTSVILLE– If the mere mention of chicken wings makes your mouth water, you’ll want to mark “Battle of the Buffalo” on your calendar for Saturday. The public is invited to […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Meredith vs. Caudle Lewis OTR called it months ago, Kim Caudle Lewis is challenging John Meredith for the […]

GADSDEN — The police departments for Gadsden State Community College and the City of Gadsden signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to enhance community safety and cooperation. The agreement aims […]

HUNTSVILLE – There might be some azaleas and perhaps even a magnolia tree. It’s a tradition like no other. The Downtown Open, played over a mini-golf course around the Courthouse […]

MONTGOMERY — Companion bills have been introduced in the Alabama Senate and House seeking an extension to a state deadline for political parties to provide a certificate of nomination for […]

HUNTSVILLE – As the colors of winter continue to give way to a new season and the transformation signaling new beginnings, the Huntsville Green Team is springing into action. April […]

GADSDEN – The past two weeks haven’t been ordinary for Gadsden State Community College athletics. First, the school broke ground on a $10 million softball-baseball complex. This week, the Cardinals […]

DECATUR – The highly anticipated Open Cup tournament, sanctioned by USSSA, is returning to Decatur for the 13th consecutive year. Kicking off Saturday, the tournament will see about 80 teams […]

MADISON – The Trash Pandas’ Opening Night for the 2024 season was a washout Tuesday but the team will play a doubleheader Saturday. The first pitch of game one with […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Downtown Rescue Mission Swing for Shelter Golf Tournament has prizes worth $2,000 up for grabs, but the 18th annual event offers much more than that. The fixture […]

While Alabama has made record investments and reforms over the past few years that have resulted in some student gains, the time has come to address the root cause of […]

MONTGOMERY — Nearly 1 in 5 children in Alabama faced food insecurity at some point in 2021 and child poverty rates have climbed steadily since 2000. These are just some […]

FLORENCE – There’s always something brewing with students in UNA’s Jeff Eubanks Culinary Arts Management and Digital Media programs. Partnering with Singin’ River Brewery, the students have uncorked new recipes […]

MADISON — Look, ma! No hands! Or, in this case, “Look, boss! No hands.” Thanks to Cyngn, employees at the Polaris manufacturing plant in Madison will be able to move […]

  256 Today is proud to present the Our Town Podcast. Check here every week for the latest episode from Troy Bye, North Alabama’s newest favorite son. The Our Town […]

BIRMINGHAM – Huntsville is among the cities participating in expanded statewide talent summer programming for college students. Fuel Alabama, a talent attraction and retention program of the Economic Development Partnership […]

MONTGOMERY – Citing “questions of reproductive healthcare,” Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels heralded the passage of his Right to Contraception Act. The legislation, HB279, received a unanimous voice vote […]

MONTGOMERY — Stan McDonald, a member of the Alabama Ethics Commission, resigned his post Wednesday after apparently committing ethics violations. McDonald revealed this week he donated to Republican campaigns while […]

MONTGOMERY – State and national Democrats are working to ensure President Joe Biden is on the general election ballot in November. The announcement comes in the wake of revelations that […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville ranks first in the state in six categories of federal research expenditures, according to the most recent Higher Education Research and Development […]

HUNTSVILLE – Crayfish. Crawdads. Ditchbugs. Freshwater lobsters. Mountain lobsters. Kriddly wigs. Yabbies. And, the ever popular, mudbugs. By any name, they’re a favorite Gulf Coast, Deep South, Louisiana and Cajun […]

CULLMAN – In a celebration of skill and a shared commitment to a cause, Heritage Archery Club and the Bowhunters of Alabama are gearing up for the 13th Annual Bow-Up […]

HUNTSVILLE — There is a low chance of strong to severe storms this afternoon and tonight, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville office. If these materialize, they will bring […]