WINFIELD — Mule Day, a two-day event centered on mules and their role in rural farming, hits the streets of downtown Winfield this month, bringing with it free family fun. […]

CULLMAN — For more than three decades, Cullman has been celebrating its German beginnings with a family-friendly festival offering all things German. Cullman Oktoberfest, one of North Alabama’s largest and […]

ATHENS — This month, Brady and Anna Peek of Limestone County were named Alabama’s 2023 Outstanding Young Farm Family. For earning that honor, the Peeks will receive nearly $80,000 in […]

HUNTSVILLE – Friends of the Bob Harrison Center has been created to to support programming for the members of the Robert “Bob” Harrison Senior Wellness and Advocacy Center, Madison County […]

DECATUR – The top executives of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association were among several North Alabamians to be recognized by the Alabama Tourism Department. AMLA President/CEO Tami Reist was […]

LIMESTONE COUNTY – Known for its scenic beauty, historic legacy, vibrant communities, low cost-of-living rates, and business-friendly focus, Limestone County is the fastest growing county in Alabama. Located within the […]

HUNTSVILLE – in a recognition that is more than deserved, Bill and Brenda Roark will be presented with the 2023 Community Philanthropy Award in a celebration next month. The couple […]

  Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   ‘Hungry Hungry Hippos,’ Huntsville version The big I-65 land grab is on and so far the city […]

HUNTSVILLE – A study conducted by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute at the State University of New York shows a strong link between higher education and economic development. While that […]

ALABAMA – Each year the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama issues a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to Alabama-based researchers working on any project related to breast cancer. Last year, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Is the return of high school football Friday night to Joe Davis Stadium homecoming for the Hazel Green Trojans? Sort of, though that could be a reach. Hazel […]

HUNTSVILLE – Jim Page, executive vice president of Huntsville-based MartinFederal Consulting, has been named to the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Corridor. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong appointed Page […]

  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 – Fans of live music are invited to bring their lawn chairs and dancing shoes to downtown Huntsville this weekend for three nights of free shows in Big Spring […]

HAMILTON – The Buttahatchee River Fall Festival is set to return to downtown Hamilton the last Saturday in October. Hosted by the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Buttahatchee River […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Mars 2020 mission is landing at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center with opening of the “Roving with Perseverance” roadshow this weekend. Rocket Center is the only location in […]

HUNTSVILLE — FirePoint unveiled its Applied Innovation Center in Huntsville. Positioned as a cutting-edge collaboration and testing facility, the center aims to foster rapid technological advancement within Army Aviation. AIC […]

FLORENCE – Presented by Bank Independent, First Fridays gets underway this weekend in one of North Alabama’s prettiest downtowns with art, music, shopping and entertainment. The streets of historic Downtown […]

MADISON — Some “style with a southern flare” has arrived at Clift Farm. And it’s bringing a bad ass attitude, too! Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar opened its third restaurant in […]

HUNTSVILLE — It was a big day for Huntsville-based Freedom Real Estate & Capital. The company broke ground Tuesday for an office building at Hays Farms. “This is the first […]

HUNTSVILLE — The federal agencies and the companies at Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research Park have tremendous responsibilities for the security of our nation and the lives of more than […]

State Representative David Cole was booked into the Madison County Jail on Tuesday. Sources informed 256 Today last week that Cole was expected to be indicted on charges in connection […]

President Joe Biden’s decision to keep the Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs will now be reviewed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). According to the Washington Examiner, the GAO […]

CULLMAN — State Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) emphasized the need for having more shovel-ready sites for the state to compete for economic development projects. Gudger said that the state has […]