WASHINGTON – A bill that includes speeding up the repair of a vital lock on the Tennessee River passed the U.S. House of Representatives today, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s office […]

SHEFFIELD –  Same chapter. Fifth verse. For the fifth consecutive year, Bank Independent has been named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. The annual program […]

FLORENCE — The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their 2025 World Tour to CB&S Bank Arena at the University of North Alabama. The Harlem Globetrotters are known for their athleticism, unique […]

HUNTSVILLE — A pair of Freedom Real Estate and Capital’s development projects were awarded Excellence in Construction awards at the North Alabama Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Awards gala, […]

ATHENS — Two area cities are among the top nine most cost-effective towns for retirees in the state, according to worldatlas.com. Athens and Guntersville possess characteristics that draw new residents […]

ATHENS – “The Wall That Heals,” a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is coming to Athens next year. “Athens State University is grateful to have been chosen […]

OWENS CROSS ROADS — With a promise to deliver secure, transparent, and fair elections, state and Madison County officials opened a center for elections management and probate court archives Monday. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Global defense and national security company QinetiQ US is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate its expansion into the Rocket City. According to the Virginia-based corporation, the […]

HUNTSVILLE — SCI Technology of Huntsville has been awarded a contract by the Navy valued at more than $40 million for communications equipment. The Navy said the $40,701,910 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity […]

MADISON – A new apartment community has opened and it brings plenty of bells and whistles that check the boxes of apartment seekers. The Gabriel, a 288-unit resort-style residential apartment community […]

HUNTSVILLE – A task force has been created to develop a forward-looking approach to energy planning in Huntsville.  Wes Kelley, CEO of Huntsville Utilities, sat down with 256 Today to […]

ATHENS — Morell Engineering has acquired Muscle Shoals-based Civil Group, the two companies announced today. “Our combined forces bring over 30 years of experience providing exceptional civil engineering services to the […]

GUNTERSVILLE — A Japan-based electronics manufacturer is expanding its Guntersville operations with plans to nearly quadruple its workforce. JST Corp., an advanced electronic connector manufacturer in Japan, announced recently it […]

AUBURN — In-Space Manufacturing capabilities for structural and functional parts — tools, electronics, and sensors — is an inevitable part of future space activity. That’s why the world leader in space […]

HUNTSVILLE – With Christmas just a couple weeks away, the University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of Music, Theatre & Film will herald in the season with its annual Holiday […]

HUNTSVILLE – Want to weigh in on the future of community development and affordable housing in Huntsville? Join the city for three community input sessions this week. The city’s Community […]

HUNTSVILLE – Excited about Huntsville’s thriving music scene? Make plans to join the Huntsville Music Office’s Quarterly Music Meetup this week to find out what’s happening. The free event Tuesday […]

FLORENCE – A team of University of North Alabama faculty is working to understand and address gaps in STEM higher education for rural, academically talented, low-income students. The project is […]

WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has signed a classified strategy for countering the effects of unmanned systems, also called “drones,” the Defense Department announced. According to an unclassified […]

HUNTSVILLE — Music icons Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls will perform at The Orion Amphitheater as part of Huntsville’s 2025 Women in Music Week. This electrifying performance promises a celebration […]

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — At 8:05 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, two Japanese aerial torpedoes struck the battleship USS California, tearing a 40-foot hole in its hull, during a surprise […]

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Just after 8 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, the battleship USS Arizona, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked by Japanese bombers multiple times. At 8:06 a.m. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Police Department is welcoming two new officers after the pair made it through the organization’s training academy. “Today, we honor two individuals who have demonstrated the […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Port of Huntsville received a grant designed to boost site development for large industrial projects in the state, it was announced today. The $650,000 SEEDS (Site Evaluation […]