HOUSTON — NASA has awarded a contract to Yulista Solutions of Huntsville to provide support for aircraft used across several NASA centers and programs, the space agency announced. The CompreHensive […]

WASHINGTON – An era came to an end Thursday in the halls of Congress. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) cast his final vote – in support of the comprehensive appropriations […]

MONTGOMERY — A pair of North Alabama lawmakers have been named to serve as House committee chairs by Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville). Rep. Terry Collins of Decatur and Rep. Phillip […]

BROWNSBORO – A winter wonderland filled with Santa’s reindeer, inflatable decorations, and a scenic atmosphere attracts countless families and children to the Preston Valley Christmas Lights near Monte Sano. Kindergarten […]

FLORENCE — The Lauderdale County jailbreak/love saga that captured the nation this year  has been given the Hollywood treatment. Now available for viewing on streaming service Tubi, “Prisoner of Love” […]

HUNTSVILLE — Jeremy Sadler, general manager at 106 Jefferson Huntsville, has been selected for Questex’s Hotel Management’s annual “General Managers to Watch” list. Sadler came to the Curio Collection by […]

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 showcases all […]

HUNTSVILLE — A class-action lawsuit related to a data security breach has been filed against Oakwood University. The 32-page suit filed last month by Frances Diaz in U.S. District Court […]

HUNTSVILLE — It has been nearly three years in the making but, finally, ground has been broken for a Hotel Indigo in Huntsville. Chattanooga-based ViaNova Development and Kentucky-based Buffalo Construction […]

There will be several new faces stepping into senior positions at revered Huntsville organizations in 2023 and 256 Today has them all covered. We will be talking to Butch Roberts, […]

WASHINGTON — All good things come to an end, even on Mars. To that end, NASA’s InSight mission has ended after more than four years of collecting unique science on […]

MONTGOMERY — The cities of Florence and Huntsville and agencies in Marshall and Cullman counties are among entities to share $2.65 million to fight homelessness, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. […]

MADISON – After more than 20 years working in law enforcement, first-time franchise owner Michael Gorden is seeing his lifelong dream of owning a sub shop come true. He opened […]

HUNTSVILLE – More than 2,000 years ago, according to the nativity story in the Gospel of Matthew, a bright star appeared in the eastern sky, witnessed by the three Magi […]

HUNTSVILLE — Air travelers can expect a lot of traffic during the last big holiday travel season of 2022. According to AAA, 7.2 million Americans will take to the skies […]

HUNTSVILLE — The country music world lost a legend nearly a decade ago and never stopped loving him. To honor the legacy of George Jones, a one-night-only event – “Still […]

FORT GREELY, Alaska – To bolster the nation’s homeland defense, Boeing has delivered two Huntsville-managed ground-based interceptors to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Fort Greely, Alaska. According to […]

BIRMINGHAM — The Alabama Republican Party has started a GoFundMe account to help the families of two Alabama veterans captured in Ukraine. The families of Alex Drueke and Andy Huyn […]

HUNTSVILLE – A good meal sparks joy – especially during the holidays. And, each year Hannah Ferrucci prepares gumbo for her close friends and family. “They were like, ‘this gumbo […]

HUNTSVILLE – Chef Marc Taft at Co/Op Community Table + Bar is offering a dinner alternative for Christmas Eve that celebrates the festivities of the season without the bustle of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Sixty years ago today, the state of Alabama took a momentous step forward in being a major player for space age opportunities with the establishment of a research […]

MADISON — The Madison City Council has voted down an ordinance that would allow the operation of medical cannabis dispensaries within the city limits.  Council members voted 4-2 against the […]

HUNTSVILLE — While we still may have to dream of a white Christmas, it will be bitterly cold for the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service’s Huntsville office said an […]

HUNTSVILLE — With the forecast for inclement weather this week, the closing fireworks and festivities for Christmas on the River at Ditto Landing have been moved up, Madison County Commissioner […]