ATHENS — Johnny Turner, the former field representative for U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, has announced his candidacy for Limestone County Commission District 2. “Limestone County is the fastest growing county […]

Well into his first term in Congress, Rep. Dale Strong plays an integral role in the House Armed Services Committee’s approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  The annual […]

HUNTSVILLE — While fireworks and rockets are still illegal in city limits, Huntsville has modified its restriction on pyrotechnics. Just in time for the Fourth of July. “We feel like […]

MADISON — Holy Trash Heap, the Rocket City Trash Pandas win again! Back in 2018 when it became certain the Tennessee Valley was getting a new Minor League baseball team, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Recent statistics show that, on average, 49% of employees nationally say the company where they work is a great place. Whether that number sounds low or high to […]

HUNTSVILLE — A bill raising the pay for poll workers has been signed into law, State Rep. James Lomax, the bill’s sponsor, announced today. According to Lomax, the legislation signed […]

MADISON — It was summer 2021 and, after a tumultuous 18 months of COVID, people were itching to get back to some semblance of normalcy. The “over 60′ population was […]

  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 been a newsworthy week for Aerojet Rocketdyne in Huntsville. The most recent development came Wednesday when the company announced the development of an advanced propulsion solution for […]

HUNTSVILLE — And Bang! Bang! Just like that, Huntsville is one of seven additional dates World Wrestling Entertainment is adding to its 2023 touring schedule. Coming Aug. 27 to the […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent set a lot of dog and cat tails wagging this week when they announced the final tally this week for its 10th annual Bank Independent Shelter Share […]

ARDMORE, Tenn. – One of the largest, locally owned, non-franchised real estate companies in the North Alabama market has expanded to Southern Tennessee. Capstone Realty and the Greater Ardmore Chamber […]

HUNTSVILLE — Teams at the Marshall Space Flight Center have completed applying a spray-on foam insulation to the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for the Artemis III mission, NASA announced. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Mazda Toyota Manufacturing has awarded $150,000 from its MTM Grant Fund to 12 Madison County nonprofit organizations. In a ceremony Tuesday that included a tour of the plant, […]

MONTGOMERY — State lawmakers are gearing up for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the current map violates the Voting […]

MADISON — They are growing in popularity faster than a Ben Joyce fast ball. You could say the Rocket City Trash Pandas have rounded third after three incremental moves into […]

ATHENS — CASA of North Alabama is hosting a “Coffee with CASA” for potential volunteers to learn  about advocating for abused and neglected children in local court systems.    The “come […]

HUNTSVILLE – Aerojet Rocketdyne in Huntsville was awarded a two-year, $23.8 million contract by Lockheed Martin to provide motors for the Javelin missile. Javelin is a versatile, one-person, portable, and […]

BIRMINGHAM — Huntsville women professionals have the “momentum!” With the first class of 16 cohorts graduating from the Huntsville Momentum Leaders program, the Alabama women’s leadership organization has selected Amy […]

ATHENS – It’s that time of year to celebrate small business. The Athens/Limestone County Chamber of Commerce is officially putting out its call for nominations for the 2023 Small Business […]

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. – Dynetics has completed a large-scale test for its Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, Leidos announced. The program is meant to increase the speed […]

HUNTSVILLE – The arrival of summer is about more than hot weather, hanging by the pool and grilling in the backyard. It’s also the optimal time for outdoor landscaping. While […]

HUNTSVILLE — Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed the qualification static fire test of the eSR-19, an advanced large solid rocket motor. The engine will power the  next generation Medium Range Ballistic Missile […]

HUNTSVILLE – Powered by a stifling defense, Huntsville City Football Club shut out Inter Miami II Sunday for its third straight win. Shaun Joash and Jony Bolaños scored and goalkeeper Elliot […]