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HUNTSVILLE – When Butler Snow set up shop on the downtown square this year, their vantage from 100 Westside Square offers one of the best views of an innovative city […]

Huntsville drill sergeant found dead at Fort Jackson

FORT JACKSON, S.C. — A Huntsville native and another Alabama soldier were found dead at Fort Jackson, just days apart, the Army reported. The soldiers, both drill sergeants, have been […]

HUNTSVILLE – Residents across the region looking to buy a house in the coming year might still have to pay interest rates around 7%, but there’s positive news. Projections have […]

Our Town Podcast: Josie Evans

  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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — NASA has achieved a benchmark in developing an innovative propulsion system called the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine. Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville successfully tested […]

HUNTSVILLE – Santa and Mrs. Claus not only made an appearance but also joined in on the fun as the ribbon was cut during a ceremony marking the opening of […]

DECATUR – Attorney Doug Bachuss is running for the Alabama State Board of Education District 7 seat, he announced today. District 7 member Belinda McRae has decided to not seek […]

Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded online and mobile banking […]

HUNTSVILLE — Cyber Huntsville is hosting a college scholarship opportunity for high school seniors pursuing a college degree in a cyber-related field. Winning applicants will be awarded a one-time monetary […]

TVA takes steps to avoid repeat of '22 blackout

HUNTSVILLE — A year ago this weekend, the Tennessee Valley was cast into darkness during a historic winter storm. To help ensure this won’t be a winter to remember, the […]

HUNTSVILLE — A milestone was reached today with a national missile defense system. Huntsville-based Leidos Dynetics said a Risk Reduction Flight Demonstration of its Enduring Shield Weapon System was a […]

WEST TEXAS — Blue Origin completed its 24th New Shepard flight and 13th payload mission today from Launch Site One in West Texas. The flight carried 33 payloads from NASA, academia, […]

MONTGOMERY — Calling agencies a “godsend,” Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.4 million to help victims of domestic violence and other abusive crimes rebuild their lives. The grants […]

Play ball! Auburn to host Troy at Toyota Field

MADISON — The calendar may read December, but it’s never to early to think about America’s pastime. To that end, the college boys of summer will be heading to Toyota […]

Project Share helps elderly, low-income most at risk in winter

HUNTSVILLE – To save money, many elderly people set their thermostats dangerously low in winter and risk hypothermia. Huntsville Utilities is working to keep those in need safe during the […]

MONTGOMERY – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will launch its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holiday season. The campaign is a fun and […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College and Yulista, a defense and aviation solutions provider, have collaborated to create a robust talent pipeline and foster mutual growth. This unique […]

HUNTSVILLE – Parents or guardians needing to shop but can’t find a babysitter, relax. The Huntsville Parks & Recreation Department is coming to the rescue with Drop and Shop. Or, […]

BIRMINGHAM – HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology researcher Dr. Sara Cooper was among the recipients of part of a $1,250,000 grant to advance cancer research in Alabama. Cooper, who looks at […]

HUNTSVILLE – As its name suggests, there’s no pretense at the city’s newest microbrewery. The Back Forty Beer Company, which culled its name from an old agricultural term referring to […]

MONTGOMERY – “Sometimes people need a helping hand to lift themselves up when they are going through hard times,”  Gov. Kay Ivey said in awarding more than $600,000 in grants […]

HUNTSVILLE – A ribbon-cutting will celebrate the opening of the playground at the Sandra Moon Community Complex. “March to the Playground’’ is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the […]

LAS VEGAS — One simple observation can be quickly drawn from the appearance of the Sphere, the newest and most ambitious entertainment venue on the planet. The Sphere has become […]

AUBURN — Maria Whitson made history in May 1923 as the first woman to graduate from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University. Today, 100 years later, Auburn Engineering alumnae are still making waves […]