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Huntsville to begin accepting business license renewals Jan. 2

HUNTSVILLE – It’s that time of year again for Huntsville business owners to make plans to renew their operating license for 2025. Business owners may...

Alabama A&M, Auburn program helps to resolve ‘heirs property’ before it’s too late

AUBURN -- Alabama's three land-grant institutions are working to provide information and support to families dealing with "heirs property" through programming at Alabama Cooperative...

KUOG, Torch Technologies, Raytheon, Cummings recent defense contract winners

WASHINGTON -- A Huntsville small business is part of a team on a $1.425 billion contract, the Department of Defense announced. KUOG is among several...

Governor shares Christmas message with Alabamians

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has shared a Christmas message with Alabama families, encouraging gratitude and the spirit of giving during this holiday season. In...

Merry Christmas to all!

The staff of 256 Today wishes everyone a most merry Christmas.      

North Alabama unions support striking Starbucks, Amazon workers

HUNTSVILLE — The nationwide strikes against Amazon and Starbucks have reached into the Tennessee Valley on Christmas Eve. Teamsters have extended picket lines to Amazon's...

Huntsville-founded X-Bow to expand DoD contract for hypersonic solid rocket motor development

LULING, Texas -- X-Bow Systems, a Huntsville-founded producer of advanced solid rocket motors and defense technologies, has expanded its contract to provide large solid...

Huntsville’s Cotton Candies gearing up to perform in Rome for New Year’s Parade

HUNTSVILLE - The Cotton Candies, an all-female marching krewe based in Huntsville, are packing their signature white boots and pink hair in preparation for...

State unemployment rate for November climbs; wages, jobs count at record highs

MONTGOMERY – 'Tis the season for job numbers and Alabama received a mixed package for Christmas. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.1%, up...

Bank Independent Toy Share Drive delivers for local children in a record-setting way

SHEFFIELD – It'll be a merry Christmas for children across the area thanks to customers and officials with Bank Independent. The bank said today its...

Luxury cottages and townhomes in Town Madison offer ‘resort lifestyle’

MADISON - Ovation at Town Madison offers “urban luxury” one-story cottages and townhomes featuring attached garages within Town Madison, the 563-acre community was designed...

Huntsville commits to $889,000 investment in support of affordable senior housing development

HUNTSVILLE -- An affordable senior housing community in Huntsville will soon be opening to serve those aged 55 and older. The construction of Arbours at...

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New documentary: Betty Wilson wrongly convicted in death of husband, Dr. Jack Wilson

UPDATED 2:12 p.m. HUNTSVILLE -- A new documentary claims Betty Wilson was wrongly convicted for the murder of her husband, Huntsville Dr. Jack Wilson 30...

‘Black Hawk Down’ POW Mike Durant considering potential run for U.S. Senate

Prisoner of War and Purple Heart recipient Mike Durant is exploring the possibility of entering Alabama's 2022 race for the U.S. Senate. Sources say a...

Summit 7 adds threat protection to its advanced specializations

HUNTSVILLE – Summit 7 has earned another advanced specialization in Microsoft Threat Protection. The Huntsville-based company is a Microsoft Gold Partner and the 2022...

Chapel Hart to perform at Coldwater Jam in Tuscumbia

TUSCUMBIA -- Chapel Hart recently wowed audiences on "America’s Got Talent," garnering a golden buzzer to the finals and a legion of fans. This weekend,...

Opening today: Luxury personal services that are all about ‘VOUS’

HUNTSVILLE – Jessica Barnes' vision for creating a special space in the salon and spa industries that not only accentuates people’s outer beauty, but...