MONTGOMERY — Nearly 1 in 5 children in Alabama faced food insecurity at some point in 2021 and child poverty rates have climbed steadily since 2000. These are just some […]

FLORENCE – There’s always something brewing with students in UNA’s Jeff Eubanks Culinary Arts Management and Digital Media programs. Partnering with Singin’ River Brewery, the students have uncorked new recipes […]

MADISON — Look, ma! No hands! Or, in this case, “Look, boss! No hands.” Thanks to Cyngn, employees at the Polaris manufacturing plant in Madison will be able to move […]

  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 […]

BIRMINGHAM – Huntsville is among the cities participating in expanded statewide talent summer programming for college students. Fuel Alabama, a talent attraction and retention program of the Economic Development Partnership […]

MONTGOMERY – Citing “questions of reproductive healthcare,” Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels heralded the passage of his Right to Contraception Act. The legislation, HB279, received a unanimous voice vote […]

MONTGOMERY — Stan McDonald, a member of the Alabama Ethics Commission, resigned his post Wednesday after apparently committing ethics violations. McDonald revealed this week he donated to Republican campaigns while […]

MONTGOMERY – State and national Democrats are working to ensure President Joe Biden is on the general election ballot in November. The announcement comes in the wake of revelations that […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville ranks first in the state in six categories of federal research expenditures, according to the most recent Higher Education Research and Development […]

HUNTSVILLE – Crayfish. Crawdads. Ditchbugs. Freshwater lobsters. Mountain lobsters. Kriddly wigs. Yabbies. And, the ever popular, mudbugs. By any name, they’re a favorite Gulf Coast, Deep South, Louisiana and Cajun […]

CULLMAN – In a celebration of skill and a shared commitment to a cause, Heritage Archery Club and the Bowhunters of Alabama are gearing up for the 13th Annual Bow-Up […]

HUNTSVILLE — There is a low chance of strong to severe storms this afternoon and tonight, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville office. If these materialize, they will bring […]

HUNTSVILLE – From a pool of more than 160 utilities, Huntsville Utilities was chosen for one of the top honors in receiving the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of […]

FLORENCE — Parking in Florence will soon be at the tip of your finger – or thumb. ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark […]

HUNTSVILLE – Kim Caudle Lewis, a Huntsville native and owner and CEO of PROJECTXYZ, announced Tuesday on LinkedIn she is going to run for the Huntsville City Council’s District 5 […]

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. – All good things must come to an end. And, in this case, it was the final launch Tuesday of the United Launch Alliance-built […]

MADISON – Saluting the “best of the community,” Madison Visionary Partners honored its volunteers during Monday’s Madison City Council meeting. The City of Madison also issued a proclamation recognizing April […]

HUNTSVILLE – Take your  pick. Philosophical differences, personal matters or the biggest nemesis of professional sports coaches – losing. Any or a little bit of all could be the motive, […]

MONTGOMERY — Unless a change or deadline extension is made, the names of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris may not be on Alabama ballots in the November […]

Just 30 minutes east of Huntsville is a hospital that is gaining attention for its quality maternity care. Madison Hospital, part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, opened its doors […]

The business community is united in its belief that expanding access to quality affordable childcare is essential to alleviating some of the burden caused by the skilled labor shortage we […]

MADISON – When customers enter the soon-to-open Regions Bank branch, they’ll notice something missing. Lines for the tellers. The Town Madison branch’s modern design will include no waiting in a […]

FLORENCE – Scott Croisant has logged millions of miles since graduating from Wilson High School more than 40 years ago. His journey began as a Marine serving in Lebanon and continues […]

HUNTSVILLE — If the old adage of “April showers bring May flowers” holds true, then it should be really colorful next month as everything starts to bloom. Meanwhile, for this […]