HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is expanding its awareness campaign about two species of invasive carp that pose a potential threat to the state’s native […]

PHILADELPHIA — It was fitting Thursday that an eagle named Independence would soar over Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field to before an Eagles’ game. But, here’s the kicker. The eagle is […]

ATHENS – Rolling Stone magazine recently announced Athens native Brittany Howard’s upcoming solo tour. Howard is possibly best known for her role as lead singer for the award-winning Alabama Shakes. […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Rep. Robert Aderholt introduced a bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based clinic in Guntersville as the “Colonel Ola Lee Mize […]

ATHENS – Melissa Sides Anderson, owner and president of Toodlebugs in Athens, has been named an Alabama Gold Retailer of the Year in the Annual Sales Less Than $1 Million category. “Toodlebugs has […]

MADISON – It isn’t over till the …, well you know the rest. Next week, the stage will be set in downtown Madison’s Home Place Park for Opera in the […]

BIRMINGHAM – Astound Research is accelerating the speed of science.   Astound Research is a platform designed to facilitate collaboration between industry and academia. The company created a space for quick […]

HUNTSVILLE — To answer the call of a dwindling wild turkey population, the Alabama National Wild Turkey Federation State Chapter recently approved $183,613 to 25 projects across the state for […]

  Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama A new school for west Huntsville? City leaders have long desired a new high school to serve the […]

HUNTSVILLE — The ownership is changing but the name remains the same. After more than 40 years of being in the Strobel family, Huntsville’s City Lumber has joined the Spahn […]

HUNTSVILLE – As renovations continue at the Von Braun Center, officials have renamed its frequently utilized venue, North Hall. In keeping with the space-theme of the eight-venue complex and the […]

In recent years, a rapidly growing sport has taken the nation by storm, captivating people of all ages with its unique blend of athleticism, camaraderie, and fun. That sport is […]

It was great to spend August recess back home visiting with the folks who sent me to Congress to fight for their conservative values. Before my work in Washington takes […]

HUNTSVILLE – With access to a college campus and little more than a mile from downtown Huntsville, Nexus on Holmes is envisioned as a community which “checks all the boxes.” […]

  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 – When Toyota opened its engine manufacturing plant in Huntsville two decades ago, there wasn’t a rush of others following. But they did eventually come. Now, the city can […]

HUNTSVILLE — There was a grand reopening today at Huntsville’s John Hunt Park. The popular children’s facility  Kids Space has reopened after an extensive renovation. “We celebrate the grand reopening of […]

HUNTSVILLE — The thrashers are stoked. So, Huntsville, get ready for some grinding on the three-quarter pipe and hope there isn’t a wipeout. In fact, welcome to the “Skateboard Capital […]

LEIGHTON – Clocking in at one square mile in size and a population of 665 in the 2020 census, the tiny town of Leighton leaves a big footprint. City leadership, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Whether playing live on stage or working behind the scenes on production and marketing, women are essential to the success and growth of Huntsville’s music ecosystem. Celebrating their […]

ATHENS – Do you have “the voice” to be Athens Main Street’s singing star? If you think you do, then you need to enter the upcoming Thursday Night Talent competition. […]

MADISON — For the fourth consecutive year, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will be hosting a Military Tribute Night at Toyota Field. The 2023 Military Tribute Night is scheduled for […]

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is hosting a ’70s-themed dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Skylab. David Hitt, author of “Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story,” will […]

FLORENCE – Stacy Suggs was born in Florence, graduated from then-Bradshaw High School and the hometown University of North Alabama, currently lives in Tuscumbia and is an integral part of […]