MADISON – Madison City Schools has welcomed a new four-legged member to its safety team. Gemini, a black Labrador trained in advanced weapons detection, is now rotating among the district’s […]

HUNTSVILLE – When Alka Bhargav talks about Bollywood Night, her enthusiasm is infectious. The annual gala and fundraiser for the Aum Foundation is more than just a celebration of food, […]

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — When Esther Camealy first walked through the doors of Huntsville Hospital’s Caring House, she was carrying more than the weight of pregnancy; she was carrying the devastating knowledge […]

HUNTSVILLE – Derek Chen, an attorney and Republican candidate for Alabama state auditor, recently brought his campaign to Huntsville, outlining his priorities for the office and stressing the role it […]

HUNTSVILLE – On a recent stop in North Alabama, Attorney General Steve Marshall laid out his priorities if elected to the U.S. Senate, pledging to fight federal overreach, support Alabama’s […]

PRICEVILLE — City and federal leaders broke ground Tuesday on a $1.75 million sewer upgrade project designed to support growth and relieve pressure on Priceville’s aging infrastructure. The funds, secured […]

MADISON — City Council member Ranae Bartlett has been elected mayor of Madison. Unofficial returns from Tuesday’s municipal election show Bartlett securing more than 55% of the vote, defeating City […]

ATHENS — Mayor Ronnie Marks has secured another term leading the city of Athens. Unofficial results Tuesday show Marks received 1,670 votes for 57.76% to defeat businessman Danny Whitfield, who […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is accepting applications for its 2026 Women’s Business Council, a group of local women leaders dedicated to advancing business growth and professional development across […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Margrit von Braun will return to a place rich with personal and historic meaning when she takes the stage as guest speaker for the Space Explorers Celebration […]

MADISON — Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today as voters across North Alabama cast ballots in municipal races. This marks the state’s first major round of […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed the state’s first case of measles since 2002. Officials say the case was identified in a North Alabama child […]

HUNTSVILLE –Registration for an event bringing together presidents from Madison County’s foremost public colleges and universities to share insights on the future of higher education in the region is now […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama drivers hitting the road for Labor Day will find smoother travel ahead. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, there will be no temporary lane closures on […]

HUNTSVILLE – State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) said he will seek reelection to House District 25, emphasizing his work in Montgomery and plans to reintroduce legislation to ban human cloning. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The “future of warfare” is being assembled on the factory floor of PDW’s newly opened Drone Factory 01 in Research Park. The 90,000-square-foot manufacturing complex will deliver tactical […]

HUNTSVILLE – After announcing his campaign for U.S. Senate this week, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore made a stop in Huntsville to share why he is running and emphasize the importance […]

HUNTSVILLE — Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy cut the ribbon Wednesday for its new location in the historic Merrimack Mill district and to celebrate its 65th year. “It’s not […]

WASHINGTON — Huntsville attorney Harold D. Mooty III has been nominated by President Donald Trump for a judgeship in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Alabama […]

PLANO, Texas — The Toyota Alabama factory in Huntsville is among four plants that will have childcare centers at the site. The automaker announced today the centers will serve parents at […]

ATHENS – With the election two weeks away, 256 Today sat down with two candidates for Athens Mayor, incumbent Ronnie Marks and local businessman Danny Whitfield, to ask five key […]

ATHENS — It doesn’t get much better than this, according to Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks, as community leaders and Food City representatives broke ground Friday for a 57,000 square-foot store […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Space and Missile Defense Symposium, now in its 28th year, is underway at the Von Braun Center, drawing more than 7,000 military, government, and industry leaders from […]