HUNTSVILLE – The journey to the Orion Amphitheater in MidCity for two concerts this month just got easier and, presumably, safer with shuttle service through Huntsville Transit. The city’s Orion […]

ONEONTA – With three covered bridges still in existence, Blount County carries the title of Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama, and as a tribute to its roots, a one-day festival […]

HUNTSVILLE – A researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has been awarded a $179,000 subcontract to explore community-based strategies for reducing high-burden chronic disease like obesity, diabetes, heart […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has launched its most ambition and historic comprehensive campaign to date. The Shine On, Gold campaign has set  a $100 million goal. “The […]

HUNTSVILLE – It won’t be long before the green summer forests give way to fall foliage featuring shades of yellow, gold, orange, scarlet and crimson. The Alabama State Parks System […]

HUNTSVILLE – A week after the calendar flipped to the official first day of fall, the Rocket City will celebrate the changing of the seasons with what organizers called “old-fashioned […]

WASHINGTON — The American Legislative Exchange Council recognized Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen as one of its “50 Under 50” premier conservative legislators at its 50th anniversary celebration. Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) […]

MONTGOMERY — North Alabama continues to reap a recent financial windfall in the form of grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey, this time with funds aimed at curbing domestic violence. […]

MONTGOMERY — For the second time in less than two months, Lawrence County received an economic boost Wednesday from Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community […]

HUNTSVILLE – Former Lee High and Wallace State pitcher Craig Kimbrel, who broke into Major League Baseball as a star rookie reliever with the Atlanta Braves, might get an opportunity […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Dubious bus stop Concerns are being raised about the suitability of a Greyhound bus stop that has relocated […]

HUNTSVILLE – The latest drought map from the United States Drought Monitor has  placed most of Alabama in the category of moderate to extreme drought. The information was provided by […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville has developed a cybersecurity software for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, the university announced today. The software began performance […]

CULLMAN — The Matterhorn. Pharaoh’s Fury. Typhoon. Those rides, as well as the classic Tilt-A-Whirl and others, await visitors to the biggest little fair in Alabama. The Cullman County Fair […]

HUNTSVILLE – Absolutely, completely, totally and utterly. Or simply, 100%. That’s the plateau CFD Research reached in its relationship with certain employee-owners benefits with the announcement of a transition to […]

BIRMINGHAM – Huntsville startup Score Pharma and Madison newcomer GutChek are among 10 finalists who made the cut to participate in the finale of Cycle 3, a competition for cash […]

MADISON — City Councilman and longtime Madison resident Teddy Powell said he is running as a Republican in a December special election to fill a vacancy in the Alabama House […]

  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 – If you’re planning to join the field for the 20th annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run this month and haven’t registered, well, you better do so, and soon. More […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Smokey the Bear says, “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Those words are updated from when ol’ Smokey, a fictional black bear created in 1944, first appeared in […]

HUNTSVILLE – A goal at Village of Promise, which strives to empower families to break the cycle of poverty, is to play a key role in building a better community […]

DANVILLE – Approximately 5,000 high school athletes will make their way to Lawrence County this weekend to compete in the prestigious Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic Invitational. The race, set […]

MADISON – With the conclusion of the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ 2023 Minor League Baseball season, Toyota Field will transition to Rocktober the rest of the month with some country […]

ARLINGTON, Va. — A retired general from Redstone Arsenal is among two new members named to the Airbus U.S. Space & Defense leadership team, the company announced. Retired Army Lt. […]