Like most military families, we moved around frequently when I was growing up, but North Alabama was always “home”. My family settled in Madison, AL in the early 1980s. After […]

Education advocate and former Madison school board member Connie Spears officially kicked off her campaign for the Alabama State Board of Education, District 8, this week, telling supporters she feels […]

MADISON – With an aim to help provide students the “resources and support needed to thrive,” Connie Spears launched her campaign for State Board of Education, District 8.   “My vision […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Marshall maintains momentum Alabama Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Steve Marshall will be making the rounds in […]

MADISON — The Madison Utilities Board declined to take a new vote after their controversial decision to discontinue adding fluoride to the city’s water supply.   At Monday night’s meeting, board […]

MADISON – Madison City Council member Connie Spears says she has heard from numerous residents after the Madison Utilities Board voted to discontinue adding fluoride to the city’s water supply.   […]

MADISON — Monday night’s Madison City Council meeting saw more than 20 residents speak up after it was disclosed last week that Madison Utilities would discontinue adding fluoride to the […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Tuberville vs Ainsworth, but seriously this time All signs are pointing towards a possible clash of Alabama political […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Caroleene Dobson part deux After losing the race for Alabama’s Second Congressional District in November, Caroleene Dobson is […]

MADISON — In a heartfelt announcement shared with 256 Today, Madison City Councilwoman Connie Spears said she will not seek re-election for the District 2 seat, marking the end of […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Next up? Now that Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling has announced he is not going to run for re-election […]

MADISON — Redistricting is underway in Madison. The City Council discussed plans at Monday’s work session to redraw city council districts to ensure equal representation. Rapid growth in Alabama’s ninth-largest […]

J. Alexander’s officially opened today in Town Madison. Featuring an upscale dining experience, the contemporary American restaurant is known for its wood-fired cuisine and made-from-scratch desserts. At 7,000 square feet, […]