MADISON — The Kids to Love Foundation, which offers assistance to children in foster care, opened Alabama’s first Safe Haven Baby Box in two locations last week. The first was […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent’s holiday drive saw continued success in 2023, raising toys and money to distribute to local children in North Alabama. The 13th annual Toy Share Drive collected […]

HUNTSVILLE – An improvement fund allocation to honor the Civil Rights movement passed at Thursday night’s regular meeting of the Huntsville City Council, Councilman John Meredith said. The Council Improvement […]

HUNTSVILLE – Have questions about how Alabama’s largest city works? Put down the phone and learn. Residents who want to know more about city government and its role within the […]

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SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent, the award-winning financial institution focused on community relations, continues to upgrade its workforce with another promotion and a new position. Kris Bell, a veteran with a […]

MADISON – It turns out a certain masked, furry carnivore promotes reading. The Rocket City Trash Pandas, whose mascot Sprocket is a racoon who loves to scour garbage cans looking […]

HUNTSVILLE – As far as the folks at LearningQUEST are concerned, you can teach an old dog new tricks. As late 20th century science fiction writer and professor Isaac Asimov […]

SHEFFIELD – The Rescue Me Project was tossed a lifeline of its own for an educational program resulting from a million-dollar partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Cal […]

HUNTSVILLE – Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t celebrated officially until Jan. 15, but local events related to honor the civil rights icon begin in advance of the national holiday. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department is holding a six-month driver’s education campaign to prepare motorists for new restrictions on using hand-held devices while driving. HPD, Huntsville Fire & Rescue […]

  256 Today is proud to present the Our Town Podcast. Check here every week for the latest episode from Troy Bye, North Alabama’s newest favorite son. The Our Town […]

HUNTSVILLE – On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the city of Huntsville is sponsoring an event inspired by the legacy of the civil rights icon. The city […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library is offering courses in computer and workforce development this month at its main location downtown and at the north branch. Courses offered include […]

  256 Today is proud to present the Our Town Podcast. Check here every week for the latest episode from Troy Bye, North Alabama’s newest favorite son. The Our Town […]

MONTGOMERY – Cullman’s downtown revitalization plan has received a boost or, more like 500,000 of them, for improvements at Depot Park. Through a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission […]

ATHENS — The city of Athens has received a federal grant to help improve safety on the city’s streets and roads. Athens will join other cities across the country in […]

HUNTSVILLE – Christmas has come and gone and the time will soon come to take down the tree. The cities of Huntsville and Madison have teamed with Madison County in […]

An ode to Alabama Christmas Welcome to Alabama Christmastime where the stars fell and continue to shine. James Spann is calling for a high of sixty-two; Only a tall glass […]

HUNTSVILLE – With Christmas closing in, one of the nation’s oldest charities is asking for community help making up a $20,000 shortfall in an iconic holiday event.  The Salvation Army […]

HUNTSVILLE – Fireworks and music highlight the weekend schedule at the second annual Christmas on the River at Ditto Landing.  The fireworks, sponsored by Redstone Gateway, start at 7 p.m. […]

  256 Today is proud to present the Our Town Podcast. Check here every week for the latest episode from Troy Bye, North Alabama’s newest favorite son. The Our Town […]

HUNTSVILLE – Santa and Mrs. Claus not only made an appearance but also joined in on the fun as the ribbon was cut during a ceremony marking the opening of […]

HUNTSVILLE – Parents or guardians needing to shop but can’t find a babysitter, relax. The Huntsville Parks & Recreation Department is coming to the rescue with Drop and Shop. Or, […]