MADISON — As Mayor Paul Finley prepares to leave office after more than a decade of leadership, he says his time at the helm of one of Alabama’s fastest-growing cities […]

MADISON — Mayor-elect Ranae Bartlett says her priorities for Madison will center on strengthening education, addressing traffic and infrastructure challenges, and managing growth responsibly as she prepares to take office […]

NORTH ALABAMA — Read to see who’s in and who’s out after Tuesday’s runoff elections across the region. From Guntersville to Madison, the ballots were counted and the margins were […]

MADISON – The runoff election results are in: Erica White is the new District 6 representative on the Madison City Council, defeating Scott Harbour in Tuesday’s runoff election. “I’m honored […]

MADISON — Two political newcomers are heading to a runoff in Madison’s District 6 City Council race. On Aug. 26, incumbent Councilmember Karen Denzine received just 302 votes, setting up […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama   Moore vs. Carl remix? If Heather Moore, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore’s wife, jumps into the race for the First […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama   Yuge announcement  Space Command? Still coming. And from what we’re hearing, it’s going to be “yuge.” It seems President […]

MADISON – PHD Hotels celebrated the grand opening of its Homewood Suites by Hilton in Town Madison on Tuesday, marking the company’s latest investment in the growing Madison County market. […]

MADISON – As the race for mayor of Madison heats up, 256 Today sat down with two candidates, City Councilmember Ranae Bartlett and City Administrator Steve Smith, to ask five […]

MADISON — Madison City Council District 6 candidate Scott Harbour said the city must take a data-driven, thoughtful approach as it considers residential development. “Madison has some really unique opportunities […]

MADISON – Qualifying for municipal elections in Alabama has ended and, in Madison, that leaves four city council candidates unopposed.   In District 1, incumbent Maura Wroblewski is the only candidate […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama   For real this time It’s really happening. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is announcing his run for governor of Alabama […]

MADISON — Steve Smith says he’s running for mayor because Madison is at a pivotal point in its growth.  “I just think we’re at a crucial time right now,” Smith […]

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 — It was an opening of “EPIC” proportions for Northrop Grumman. The giant defense contractor unveiled its Enhanced Production and Integration Center (EPIC) in Madison today featuring 175,500 square […]

Residents of Madison will now have increased access to advanced spinal care with the opening of Huntsville Hospital Spine & Neuro Clinic’s newest location. The facility, situated in Madison, aims […]

MADISON — Long-time Madison resident Michael McKay has announced his intention to run for Madison City Council District 4. He is the only announced candidate for the position. The municipal […]

MADISON — The city of Madison officially opened the long-awaited westbound interchange along I-565 at Town Madison today.  A previous phase of construction on the interchange opened the ramps to […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama   What residency issues?  Speculation about a possible run for governor by Sen. Tommy Tuberville has led to speculation about […]

MADISON – In an interview with 256 Today, Ranae Bartlett discussed why she’s running for mayor and outlined her vision for Madison’s future. The Aug. 26 municipal election will bring […]

MADISON – Madison School Board member and business leader Alice Lessmann has declared that she is running for Madison City Council, District 5. “Today, I am announcing my candidacy for […]

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Hospital Health System (HHHS) encompasses 14 hospitals serving a 16-county service area in two states. The not-for-profit health system based in Madison County is one of […]

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 […]