HUNTSVILLE — Fiber optic cables are the backbone of the modern world, carrying internet, TV, and telephone data. With that comes a demand for technicians to repair and test these […]

    Space Command saga continues The location of Space Command remains in the air as the “review of the review” gets underway.  In January 2021, Redstone Arsenal was selected […]

DECATUR — Launch 2035 and the Singing River Trail have are developing a master plan connecting Decatur to the Shoals, building on the original master plan that connected Huntsville to […]

WASHINGTON — “Abuse of office.” “Threat to democracy.” “A stunt.” That’s how members of the state’s congressional delegation labeled Thursday’s announcement of former President Donald Trump’s indictment. It is the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Valley Arts and Entertainment is hosting three-time Grammy nominated jazz artist Kate McGarry, Friday at The Studio Theatre at Lowe Mill. McGarry will conduct a Masterclass, give a […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Madison County Water Department officially launched its in-house billing, meter reading and customer service today, transitioning from Huntsville Utilities’ original services. MCWD will read meters, prepare and […]

HUNTSVILLE — Adtran Holdings announced Chief Financial Officer Mike Foliano will retire after 39 years in the telecommunications industry – including 17 years at Adtran. His retirement, announced Wednesday, is […]

Managing your retirement plan during volatile times can be a daunting task. Markets are constantly in flux, and it can be difficult to know what to do when your investments […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Schools breakfast address kicked off on a solemn note Wednesday morning calling for a moment of silence for […]

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — March came in like a lion but it’s hardly going out like a lamb. In fact, the National Weather Service Huntsville office is forecasting storms with high winds […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Garrett Crumby, 36, who made the ultimate sacrifice following a shooting Tuesday. Officer Albert Morin, 34, remains in critical […]

HUNTSVILLE – Famous playwright Edward Albee said a playwright is someone who lets his guts hang out on the stage. Anyone who has seen “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” or […]

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. – NASA has awarded a $57 million contract to Air Products to supply liquid hydrogen to Marshall Space Flight Center and other agency facilities including Stennis Space […]

HUNTSVILLE — Children with special needs, especially those on the autism spectrum, often struggle with changes in holiday routines and environment. Holiday-related foods and decorations and even Easter egg hunts […]

HUNTSVILLE – Quality of life continues to go “up” in and around Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park. The most recent development is The Kelvin at Upland Park, a 301-unit luxury apartment […]

HUNTSVILLE — A Huntsville police officer died in the line of duty Tuesday night. One fellow officer remains in critical condition. Both were responding to a shots fired call in […]

WASHINGTON — Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Tuesday there hasn’t been a recommendation or decision made on relocating the U.S. Space Command. His remarks came during questioning from U.S. […]

Several formerly local banks have been closing offices, leaving town, or selling out to big banks lately, but that is not something Bank Independent thinks about. It may have already […]

HANCEVILLE — Wallace State Community College is driving an apprenticeship opportunity for students in the Diesel Technology program, the school said. Fitzgerald Peterbilt will offer apprenticeship to students in the […]

MADISON – Give her a diamond and get married on the diamond at Toyota Field. Celebrate your last night single with a bachelor (or bachelorette) party double to center field. […]

MADISON — Madison residents are continuing to debate a proposed change of governance in Alabama’s ninth-largest city. During public comments at Monday night’s City Council meeting, residents spoke out about changing […]

HUNTSVILLE – Aerojet Rocketdyne has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to produce additional solid rocket motors and control systems for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense weapon system. […]

HUNTSVILLE – There is something much more accurate than groundhogs and extreme weather to mark spring in the Rocket City. It’s called the Panoply Arts Festival. At the formal announcement […]