HUNTSVILLE – Madison Behavior Therapy at WellStone and KultureCity are hosting Sensory Inclusive Santa, an annual event for children with sensory sensitivities, on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to […]

SCOTTSBORO – As automakers retool their factories to build electric vehicles, tens of thousands of EVs will be on the roads in the next decade. Scottsboro Electric Power Board is […]

SHEFFIELD — A pair of first-generation college students have been recognized by Bank Independent as recipients of the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship.  The students, Laci Hess and Baylee Dotson, […]

LISLE, Ill. — The Land Trust of North Alabama is an inaugural award recipient of Navistar’s environmental equity programs. As a part of its commitment to positively impact the workplace, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Applications for absentee voting are now being accepted for the Jan. 9 Senate District 9  special primary election, Madison County Circuit Clerk and Absentee Election Manager Debra Kizer […]

MOORESVILLE – Singing River Trail is steering its focus toward smoother rides for cyclists in North Alabama. Today marks this year’s Giving Tuesday and Trail officials are asking the community […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama is building a $30 million workforce training center in Decatur that will focus on electric vehicles and emerging technologies in order to position the state’s auto industry […]

HUNTSVILLE – In a city that readily identifies with countdowns, another first-of-its-kind event was held Friday night at Big Spring Park as Rockin’ Around the Rocket City went full speed. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Leidos was recently awarded a defense radar systems contract by the Marine Corps System Command, the company announced Monday. The $32 million contract calls for four Medium Range Air Defense […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Salvation Army is in full swing with its largest annual fundraisers and  needs your help! Volunteers play a crucial role in the organization’s mission to serve others […]

ATHENS — During the holiday season, Santa’s elves are often those from offices in Athens or those in Athens firefighter and police uniforms. The City of Athens is blessed with […]

HUNTSVILLE – A University of Alabama in Huntsville scientist has received a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Program Office to improve the accuracy of forecasting high […]

FLORENCE – The best young members of theater will take the spotlight next month at the Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival. The University of North Alabama will host the […]

Nominated by Ryan Murphy of The Orion Ampitheater, Wanda Wesolowski was honored at our 2023 Soul of the South Awards as our Music & Entertainment category winner. BIOGRAPHY (Wanda Wesolowski/Contributed) […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Bryan Mesmer, an associate professor and researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of Engineering, will be teaming up with academics, other researchers and postgraduate […]

AUBURN – The keys for each team to find success in Saturday’s Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare seem simple enough for both Alabama and Auburn. The Crimson Tide, favored by 14.5 […]

FLORENCE – How about an espresso shot to go with that allergy shot? The healthcare landscape in Florence is about to experience a breath of fresh air, as Breathe and […]

MADISON – After three decades, Shane Knox was done with the daily grind managing fast-food restaurants. He walked away from the culinary world and into one which also invited imagination […]

Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers and supporters.   Our 256 Today team is forever grateful for the opportunity to provide North Alabama the news that matters. And we are grateful […]

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 Podcast […]

NEW YORK — It’ll be a historic moment in the long-storied Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade when Alabama A&M University’s Marching Maroon and White Band steps off Thursday morning. The Bulldogs […]

MONTGOMERY — With rain again bringing relief for many of Alabama’s wildland firefighters, the Alabama Forestry Commission is easing fire restrictions across much of the state. As of this morning, the […]

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has a cooperative agreement with Alabama under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, the USDA announced this week. Through this […]

AUBURN — As fans from all over the state prepare to flood Jordan-Hare Stadium to watch the iconic Iron Bowl matchup, there’s one group of students encouraging fans to pay […]