Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama A new school for west Huntsville? City leaders have long desired a new high school to serve the […]

HUNTSVILLE — The ownership is changing but the name remains the same. After more than 40 years of being in the Strobel family, Huntsville’s City Lumber has joined the Spahn […]

HUNTSVILLE – As renovations continue at the Von Braun Center, officials have renamed its frequently utilized venue, North Hall. In keeping with the space-theme of the eight-venue complex and the […]

In recent years, a rapidly growing sport has taken the nation by storm, captivating people of all ages with its unique blend of athleticism, camaraderie, and fun. That sport is […]

It was great to spend August recess back home visiting with the folks who sent me to Congress to fight for their conservative values. Before my work in Washington takes […]

HUNTSVILLE – With access to a college campus and little more than a mile from downtown Huntsville, Nexus on Holmes is envisioned as a community which “checks all the boxes.” […]

  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 – When Toyota opened its engine manufacturing plant in Huntsville two decades ago, there wasn’t a rush of others following. But they did eventually come. Now, the city can […]

HUNTSVILLE — There was a grand reopening today at Huntsville’s John Hunt Park. The popular children’s facility  Kids Space has reopened after an extensive renovation. “We celebrate the grand reopening of […]

HUNTSVILLE — The thrashers are stoked. So, Huntsville, get ready for some grinding on the three-quarter pipe and hope there isn’t a wipeout. In fact, welcome to the “Skateboard Capital […]

LEIGHTON – Clocking in at one square mile in size and a population of 665 in the 2020 census, the tiny town of Leighton leaves a big footprint. City leadership, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Whether playing live on stage or working behind the scenes on production and marketing, women are essential to the success and growth of Huntsville’s music ecosystem. Celebrating their […]

ATHENS – Do you have “the voice” to be Athens Main Street’s singing star? If you think you do, then you need to enter the upcoming Thursday Night Talent competition. […]

MADISON — For the fourth consecutive year, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will be hosting a Military Tribute Night at Toyota Field. The 2023 Military Tribute Night is scheduled for […]

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is hosting a ’70s-themed dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Skylab. David Hitt, author of “Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story,” will […]

FLORENCE – Stacy Suggs was born in Florence, graduated from then-Bradshaw High School and the hometown University of North Alabama, currently lives in Tuscumbia and is an integral part of […]

HUNTSVILLE — In what could be called a political version of “deja vu,” Marilyn Lands announced her candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 10. The announcement was made at […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School had a special visitor Tuesday morning. And, she happens to be a former teacher. But now, instead of leading classes, she’s […]

BOAZ – Area residents got a glimpse into the future of health care during the grand opening of a $61.3 million Patient Tower that replaces all patient rooms and converts […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) recently reintroduced the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would eliminate copays and other out-of-pocket […]

ARLINGTON, Va. — Boeing  will develop and test technologies for a hypersonic interceptor prototype for DARPA’s Glide Breaker program as part of a four-year effort. The aerospace giant said, in […]

MADISON — Randy Beavers has just finished the restoration of a TF-9J Cougar fighter jet in his garage. Beavers is not a multi-millionaire adding another piece to his collection or restoring the aircraft […]

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has set March 26, 2024, as the date for a special general election for House District 10. This seat was held by David Cole, who […]

FLORENCE – Bank Independent, a community bank based in North Alabama, prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and being deeply involved in the communities it serves. Banking with Bank […]