MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s April labor force participation rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 57.5 %. Meanwhile, four […]

I believe an appropriate way to frame our understanding of the Pharmaceutical Benefit Managers is to briefly summarize who they are, what they do, and how we got to where […]

HUNTSVILLE – Jennifer Geist, who has helped lead First Stop through its greatest period of growth, is stepping down as executive director. Geist has been a passionate advocate for people […]

FLORENCE — There’s a new kid in town. ZT Automotive has officially entered the Alabama market following its acquisition of four dealerships in the Shoals from Florida-based Greenway Automotive group. […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama     Gaming grudges Don’t expect the hard feelings regarding the failed gaming effort in the Legislature to go […]

MADISON – The ring fitter is coming early for a school day, a Friday even, but the Bob Jones High School baseball team will collectively be waiting. No absences from […]

HUNTSVILLE – Cleanup efforts by large crews and damage assessment continues more than a week after what has been updated to an EF2 tornado hit Maple Hill Cemetery on a […]

HUNTSVILLE – Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville is not only the largest full-service hotel in downtown, it’s the oldest. Of any kind. Perhaps that’s why operator Atrium Hospitality gave the […]

HUNTSVILLE – After moving their household 26 times, Jim and Judy Link made Huntsville their permanent home when Jim retired from the Army in 2000. It didn’t take long for […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Career Center is hosting a hiring event for Marksman Security Corporation. There will are full-time and part-time positions available. The event will be Friday from 9 […]

HUNTSVILLE – As the battle over unions – pro and con – rages in Alabama, labor representatives in the region dove into the fight that ironically is being staged during […]

ATHENS — The doors are opening and the ribbon is being cut today for what has been called “the first truly luxury apartment community built in Athens.” Gateway Village at […]

  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 – As the school year winds down and classrooms are empty, several north Alabama schools will have new Pre-K to third-grade classrooms for the upcoming school year, thanks to […]

MONTGOMERY – Labor leaders from Alabama and the nation responded to Gov. Kay Ivey’s announcement of her signing a bill into law during a speech Monday at the Huntsville/Madison County […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Will the fourth time be a charm? Boeing’s first Starliner mission carrying astronauts into space has been delayed once again – this time until at least […]

HUNTSVILLE – Beerologists, hopheads, libationist and chairmen and women of the brewed rejoice. The list of suds available at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium is growing. Albeit for […]

FLORENCE — Arts Alive, a project of the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, attracts hundreds of art and craft lovers from across the Southeast. Wilson Park in downtown Florence is […]

ATHENS — Athens State University has earned a Military Friendly School designation for 2024-2025, according to Military Friendly. Schools that earn this recognition provide the best higher education opportunities for […]

HUNTSVILLE – A Huntsville tradition returns next month with a broad-ranging lineup of musical acts scheduled for the 2024 Concerts in the Park. Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville […]

CULLMAN — There are some new arrivals at Cullman Regional. Only they’re not being delivered by the stork. The hospital is expanding obstetric and nursery services with the addition of a […]

HUNTSVILLE – City crews have removed 1.4 million pounds of debris as cleanup efforts continue following last week’s storms. Public Works Director Chris McNeese projected crews will gather about the […]

HUNTSVILLE – As three companies joined the Best Places to Work Hall of Fame, a new group of award-winners was announced today by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. Intuitive Research and Technology, […]

MADISON – A new treatment option for those with substance use disorder is now open in the Huntsville area.  Longleaf Recovery Huntsville, near Toyota Field in Town Madison, is an […]