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 […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s FINISH It Act has been included in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act .  Once implemented, the FINISH It Act, will override […]

TUSCUMBIA – Wednesday marks the second anniversary of the opening of Charlie’s Coffee at 506 North Main Street in Tuscumbia. Owner Bri Milby said the experience has been better than […]

HUNTSVILLE — The latest test by the Missile Defense Agency and a Boeing-led industry team was a smashing triumph. The team intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic missile target in space during […]

HUNTSVILLE – The back 40 acres, far removed from the barn and farmhouse, neglected and uncultivated, are really a wilderness overgrown with grass and weeds and good for nothing.  From […]

WASHINGTON – Matt Brannon, a Purple Heart recipient from Boaz, has been honored by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the December “Veteran of the Month.” “Many of our veterans carry […]

HUNTSVILLE – Automobile drivers navigating streets and roads around the Huntsville metropolitan region know all too well of the many construction zones during these boom times. Bicyclists know as well, […]

HUNTSVILLE – SoulGrown, a digital publication that highlights the very best of Alabama, has released a gift guide featuring a taste of Alabama with goodies grown or made by farmers, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Google has donated $250,000 to Alabama A&M University to support science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEM/STEAM) initiatives, the school announced. The donation will impact several academic programs […]

TUSCALOOSA – Super 7, indeed.  Count ’em: 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and, as of Friday, 2023. That’s two straight and seven overall high school football state titles in […]

MONTGOMERY – Staying true to its slogan, Alabama State Parks will honor those who help make the visits from millions to the Yellowhammer State a memorable one with the eighth […]