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Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   As we step into 2025, the new year brings a chance for a fresh start and new goals. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The weather outside may not be frightful, nor will it be delightful this final weekend of 2024. Gusty winds of 25-35 mph with multiple rounds of showers and […]

MONTGOMERY — A white-tailed deer recently harvested by a hunter in Colbert County in northwest Alabama has been confirmed positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The detection of CWD in […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s that time of year again for Huntsville business owners to make plans to renew their operating license for 2025. Business owners may start submitting their renewals Jan. […]

AUBURN — Alabama’s three land-grant institutions are working to provide information and support to families dealing with “heirs property” through programming at Alabama Cooperative Extension System offices throughout the state. […]

WASHINGTON — A Huntsville small business is part of a team on a $1.425 billion contract, the Department of Defense announced. KUOG is among several area businesses who received or […]

Governor shares Christmas message with Alabamians

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has shared a Christmas message with Alabama families, encouraging gratitude and the spirit of giving during this holiday season. In her video message, Ivey reminded […]

Merry Christmas to all!

The staff of 256 Today wishes everyone a most merry Christmas.      

HUNTSVILLE — The nationwide strikes against Amazon and Starbucks have reached into the Tennessee Valley on Christmas Eve. Teamsters have extended picket lines to Amazon’s facilities in Huntsville, turning around […]

LULING, Texas — X-Bow Systems, a Huntsville-founded producer of advanced solid rocket motors and defense technologies, has expanded its contract to provide large solid rocket motors to the Navy and […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Cotton Candies, an all-female marching krewe based in Huntsville, are packing their signature white boots and pink hair in preparation for a New Year’s Day Parade in […]

MONTGOMERY – ‘Tis the season for job numbers and Alabama received a mixed package for Christmas. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.1%, up from October 2024’s rate of […]

SHEFFIELD – It’ll be a merry Christmas for children across the area thanks to customers and officials with Bank Independent. The bank said today its 14th annual Toy Share Drive […]

MADISON – Ovation at Town Madison offers “urban luxury” one-story cottages and townhomes featuring attached garages within Town Madison, the 563-acre community was designed by Andres Duany, a world-renowned urbanist […]

HUNTSVILLE — An affordable senior housing community in Huntsville will soon be opening to serve those aged 55 and older. The construction of Arbours at Moores Mill II, a $19.5 […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue celebrated the achievements of veteran firefighters as well as heroic actions by firefighters both in the line of duty and off duty. At a […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Huntsville continues to grow, city leadership understands the area’s transportation infrastructure must keep pace with the rise in population. To that end, the city has accepted a […]

MONTGOMERY – To ensure the safety of travelers and construction and maintenance workers, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will suspend temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates from 6 p.m. […]

HUNTSVILLE — John Schmitt has been named CEO of iXpressGenes, a biotechnology company transforming trauma care. Schmitt is a cofounder of iXG, an associate company at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. The company […]

WASHINGTON — America’s newest military service, the U.S. Space Force, stood up five years ago today. In advance of an out-of-this world birthday celebration, the service’s commander, Gen B. Chance […]

Alabama A&M launches 150th anniversary Torch Bearer Campaign

NORMAL — As Alabama A&M University approaches its milestone 150th Anniversary in 2025, the University launched its Torch Bearer Campaign – an ambitious initiative aimed at raising $15 million in […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Business’ second annual Business of Space Conference will focus on creating solutions through partnerships while addressing both opportunities and barriers. Registration […]

RINGGOLD, Ga. — Paddle Georgia, the Peach State’s annual week-long canoe/kayak camping adventure, will venture across three states in 2025, with more than 300 paddlers expected to stroke through the […]

NORMAL — Alabama A&M University safeties coach Bryant Foster has been invited to participate in the 2025 NCAA and NFL Football Coaches Academy. Foster is one of 58 NCAA coaches and […]