HUNTSVILLE – McThornmor Acres, named by combining five men who incorporated the neighborhood that at the time became Huntsville’s largest subdivision in west Huntsville, was added to the U.S. Park […]

HUNTSVILLE – A low pressure system moving into the state today could produce severe storms, particularly in areas west of I-65. But it’s heavy rains and high winds that are […]

HUNTSVILLE – Alabama was expected to have its way with overmatched FCS opponent Chattanooga in a non-conference game last Saturday, and that’s exactly what happened inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. The story […]

HUNTSVILLE – Holiday travel season traffic has started with a prediction of 30 million passengers flying for Thanksgiving festivities. That number is from the Transportation Safety Administration which began counting […]

CULLMAN — Founded by German immigrants in the 1870s, the city of Cullman draws on its heritage and celebrates the holiday season with a unique holiday shopping and cultural experience. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Prepare for a night of enchanting melodies and vibrant performances at Burritt on the Mountain’s Old Church. The unforgettable evening of songs across the music spectrum is presented […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama is poised to welcome hundreds of high  school teams and students from around the Southeast as part of this year’s South’s BEST  (Boosting […]

DECATUR  – The Albany and Old Decatur Historic Districts will present their annual Historic Decatur Christmas Tour next month, inviting the public to a unique opportunity to step back in […]

HUNTSVILLE — Remember that year Thanksgiving dinner was a disaster, when the guests were ravenous but the bird was still a dangerous medium-rare? Or perhaps all your pies burned because […]

HUNTSVILLE – Land beside the refurbished Joe Davis Stadium won’t be empty much longer. A mixed-use facility called Stadium Commons just outside the stadium was approved by the Huntsville City […]

ATHENS — An iconic building in downtown Athens is about to have a rebirth thanks to three new residents of the city.   Ryan and Renee Gilroy and Chelie Lacrosse-Yawney […]

HUNTSVILLE – Holiday shopping has started, and The Salvation Army reminds Huntsville and Madison County residents to not forget children and their families that might go without unless they reserve […]

FLORENCE  – The University of North Alabama Athletics marked a second straight year of record fundraising and external revenue generation, topping $20.6 million during the 2023 fiscal year. Highlighted by […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s labor force participation rate remained steady at 57%, Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today. The percentage of prime-age workers increased by one-tenth of a […]

HUNTSVILLE – To save money, many elderly people set their thermostats dangerously low in winter and risk hypothermia. Huntsville Utilities is working to keep those in need safe during the […]

HUNTSVILLE – With a nod to Brenda Lee, a hall of famer from Atlanta who sang a song that became a Christmas classic, Downtown Huntsville Inc. is partnering with the […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Costco coming While a new Costco location has been rumored for months on social media it appears to […]

WASHINGTON— The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $5 million in grant funding to five airports in North Alabama, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong announced Wednesday. The Fiscal Year 2024 […]

SHEFFIELD – On land that once belonged to a government initiative started by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, one which brought prosperity and recognition to the Shoals, a local bank that […]

HUNTSVILLE – Two coaches with a combined nine state championships, two teammates in high school and college who both went on to the National Football League, and a coach who […]

ATHENS — A local construction company sponsored a team building exercise for the Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission, and the result was some unusual structures and wild stories. The Youth Commission […]

  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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — Despite national high-interest rates, inventory is still on the incline in North Alabama, according to the latest report from the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors and ValleyMLS.com. The […]

BIRMINGHAM – After several years of consecutive growth, a new analysis of state tax revenues predicts the era of big budget increases may be coming to an end. The Public Affairs Research Council […]