DECATUR – One of the nation’s premier catfish tournaments is set to make its comeback to the River City in the new year, drawing top catfish anglers from across the […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Science has received a $2 million gift from the William Henry McMullen III Trust to fund three initiatives in the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Move along. Nothing to see here. There is no nefarious mystery as to why there have been water main breaks and power outages recently involving Huntsville Utilities. Just […]

HUNTSVILLE – There is an agenda sometimes, one aimed to help everyone, whatever the political affiliation. David Little had something he told everyone would be a plank he’d walk on […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama took another step forward in its quest to build an on-campus stadium Friday.  The University announced the selection of Birmingham-based program management firm […]

MONTGOMERY — The number of cases of chronic wasting disease is increasing, with today’s announcement of two more cases in northern Lauderdale County. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural […]

ATHENS — A trio of small cities in the Tennessee Valley are among the seven “welcoming towns of Alabama,” according to worldatlas.com. According to the publication, Athens, Cullman, Hartselle and […]

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $440,000 to help reduce sexual assault in North Alabama and assist victims. The three grants total $438,599 and cover 12 counties in the […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Upping the ante Could 2024 be the year a gaming bill gets passed in the Alabama Legislature? According […]

HUNTSVILLE – A sold-out Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center got what most came to see – a rousing win by the Auburn men’s basketball team over UNC Asheville […]

FLORENCE — Have you ever gone outside and tried to find the Christmas Star on Christmas night? Is it the brightest star? Which direction should you look? Do you ever […]

WASHINGTON — The massive National Defense Authorization Act, passed Wednesday by the Senate, was overwhelmingly approved today by the U.S. House in a bipartisan 310-118, with 45 Democrats and 73 […]

HUNTSVILLE – Just in time for holiday hikes and cooler temperatures, Land Trust of North Alabama has launched a website to provide easy access to all the information needed to […]

ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern will donate nearly $600,000 in grants to organizations that serve homeless individuals – including two in North Alabama – across its 22-state network, the railroad said in […]

WASHINGTON – The Senate-passed National Defense Authorization Act is providing funding for military installations in the state while also freezes funding for U.S. Space Command construction in Colorado. The legislation […]

  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 – It’s not quite shop till you drop. In fact, it’s really drop and shop, as in drop off the kids and go shop. That’s right, if you’re a […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s a week ahead of the Winter Solstice, but the Huntsville Music Office is already for a chill holiday experience ahead of the seasonal change. Beginning Thursday, the […]

WASHINGTON — Apparently, after 2 1/2 years of delay it will be another six months before a decision is made for a permanent headquarters for the U.S. Space Command. The […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent is going to need a bigger trophy case. The Shoals area community bank, now a regional force, is accustomed to making “best of’’ style lists. It’s […]

HUNTSVILLE – Already a hit drawing reviews that earned an extended run, Leidos’ tactical space support vehicle that will aid the nation’s military has completed its space journey. Leidos, a […]

BIRMINGHAM – Alabama’s state and local tax collections rank at or near the bottom of every state in the United States, according to a report released today by the Public […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Auburn men’s basketball team returns to the Von Braun Center to play in Huntsville for the first time in 20 seasons Wednesday, and a neutral court sellout […]

MONTGOMERY – The governor of Alabama was in the holiday spirit of giving Monday to those who need financial help with utility costs when temperatures rise and fall with the […]