DECATUR — Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion is representing the Decatur Police Department during the 286th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Participation is by invitation-only through […]

MADISON – “Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd …” With Opening Day just three days away, Trash Pandas fans will see some changes to […]

ATHENS — The Limestone County Economic Development Association and the Athens Limestone Chamber of Commerce are accepting scholarship applications to pursue a degree or training in construction, information technology, advanced […]

TUSCUMBIA — When The Palace announced via Facebook in January that it was closing, the Tuscumbia community was distraught. “Noooo! We love the Palace! My daughter was fascinated our first […]

ARLINGTON, Va. — Boeing showed its commitment to tornado recovery and relief efforts in Alabama and Mississippi with a $250,000 donation to those communities affected by the disaster. “Our hearts […]

HUNTSVILLE — Author Edie Hand will sign her latest book, “Women of True Grit,” at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center gift shop Saturday. The book features the stories of […]

    Space Command saga continues The location of Space Command remains in the air as the “review of the review” gets underway.  In January 2021, Redstone Arsenal was selected […]

DECATUR — Launch 2035 and the Singing River Trail have are developing a master plan connecting Decatur to the Shoals, building on the original master plan that connected Huntsville to […]

HUNTSVILLE — Valley Arts and Entertainment is hosting three-time Grammy nominated jazz artist Kate McGarry, Friday at The Studio Theatre at Lowe Mill. McGarry will conduct a Masterclass, give a […]

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 Podcast […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Garrett Crumby, 36, who made the ultimate sacrifice following a shooting Tuesday. Officer Albert Morin, 34, remains in critical […]

HUNTSVILLE – Famous playwright Edward Albee said a playwright is someone who lets his guts hang out on the stage. Anyone who has seen “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” or […]

HUNTSVILLE — Children with special needs, especially those on the autism spectrum, often struggle with changes in holiday routines and environment. Holiday-related foods and decorations and even Easter egg hunts […]

HUNTSVILLE – Quality of life continues to go “up” in and around Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park. The most recent development is The Kelvin at Upland Park, a 301-unit luxury apartment […]

Several formerly local banks have been closing offices, leaving town, or selling out to big banks lately, but that is not something Bank Independent thinks about. It may have already […]

MADISON – Give her a diamond and get married on the diamond at Toyota Field. Celebrate your last night single with a bachelor (or bachelorette) party double to center field. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Have you heard about this incredible program from Huntsville Utilities? Project Share helps members of our community who are elderly or living with disabilities to get through the […]

HUNTSVILLE – The search is on for an education director at Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy – and the position requires more than child’s play. The senior-level staff position […]

ATHENS — “Willie’s Gift,” a documentary film honoring the 1975 Athens Golden Eagles state championship football team, will premier next month in a benefit showing. The film by AHS alum […]

HUNTSVILLE – The City Council authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to sign a $1.3M contract to install three miles of new sidewalks and ramps at various locations throughout Huntsville. The investment […]

HUNTSVILLE — Following through on a promise she made years ago, Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley announced her retirement Friday. Finley said her youngest son will be graduating in […]

Welcome to Take 5, a five-question Q&A feature of 256 Today. This edition features Chad Emerson, managing director of Business Operations for Huntsville City Football Club. Before joining the first-year […]

ATHENS — Taylor Whisenant, a STEM teacher at Athens Renaissance School, is one of three K-12 teachers to win a 2023 Trailblazing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Educator Award. The […]

MADISON – The City of Madison, in partnership with the Madison Chamber of Commerce and accompanied by the cheerful antics of Trash Pandas mascot Sprocket, officially declared the east end […]