Neighborhood Concepts, Inc. has named John-Michael Marlin as its new loan fund director, a move expected to strengthen access to capital for small businesses and support job growth across the […]

After a year of uncertainty tied to federal funding, the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments’ Senior Community Service Employment Program is back and now offering higher wages and […]

HUNTSVILLE — While TARCOG has been around for nearly 60 years, it is one of the least recognized organizations despite serving an area of more than 750,000 people. So, to […]

HUNTSVILLE — TARCOG is being recognized nationally for efforts to make it safer to travel throughout northeast Alabama with a new Regional Safety Action Plan for area roads.  The National Association […]

ATHENS — Fraud targeting the elderly is on the rise and resulted in nearly $5 billion in financial losses throughout the U.S. in 2024.  This is one reason TARCOG wants […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging is  holding a public hearing to gather input from older adults, caregivers, service providers, and community […]

HUNTSVILLE — A vacant one-acre lot of Alabama red clay on Corporate Drive in the MidCity District will transform over the next year to feature a 25,000 square-foot office building […]

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — There are 3,237 people in northeast Alabama who will collectively save more than $3.4 million in 2025 on their Medicare insurance premiums and prescription medications thanks to the […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments and Neighborhood Concepts Inc. are sponsoring a free, three-hour Funding Lab workshop this week for business owners seeking to grow […]

HUNTSVILLE — With reports of elder fraud spiking across the nation, one organization is stepping in to help seniors in the Huntsville area defend themselves from the growing criminal trend. […]

HUNTSVILLE — One of the most targeted groups for fraud and scams are the elderly with reported incidents against that segment of the population increasing last year. Elder fraud reports […]

MADISON — TARCOG has some healthy ideas for healthy living. And it’s all available at your fingertips. TARCOG (Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments) launched a community awareness campaign […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Seeds planted for Pate’s bid for governor  Last week, OTR ran an item about Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth’s […]

HUNTSVILLE — Residents in three north Alabama cities concerned about potential environmental hazards in three corridors have four years to pitch for funding to ease worries. Top of Alabama Regional […]

HUNTSVILLE — The forecast for Tuesday calls for rain to return as a front moves through the Tennessee Valley, but whether or not inclement weather comes with it remains to […]

NEW MARKET – Gonna party like it’s 1703, or maybe 2019, compliments of TARCOG and the Madison County Commission. May is Older Americans Month and the TARCOG (Top of Alabama […]

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE – The journey to the Orion Amphitheater in MidCity for two concerts this month just got easier and, presumably, safer with shuttle service through Huntsville Transit. The city’s Orion […]

HUNTSVILLE – As hiring continues to be a struggle for businesses and organizations, maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce can be difficult. Often times, minorities, the elderly, and those without […]

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