MADISON – Ranae Bartlett has been named U.S. Chess director of operations, the U.S. Chess Federation announced. U.S. Chess is the official governing body and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization for chess […]

HUNTSVILLE – Freedom Real Estate & Capital has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America for the fifth consecutive year. The company is ranked 4,328 on the […]

MADISON — Students at KTECH will soon receive a new tool to aid them in their career goals. The students, helped in part by a $51,000 gift from Torch Technologies, […]

MADISON – Only six home games remain for the Rocket City Trash Pandas in 2023. The team hits the field tonight for the last homestand of the 2023 season featuring […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville received approval from the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees for a $24.4 million Center for Cybersecurity Research, Education and Advanced […]

MADISON — The Alabama Department of Transportation said to expect lane closures on I-565 near Madison this week. The closures will be due to the city of Madison’s project to […]

GUNTERSVILLE — The Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville recently celebrated 50 years with an elaborate Golden Anniversary Gala. “This organization is the result of a whole lot of heart, persevering […]

TUSCUMBIA – A celebration of the culture and traditions of the indigenous people who once inhabited North Alabama is planned this weekend for downtown Tuscumbia offering two days of educational […]

MADISON – The bats will be gone – well, baseball bats that is. Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha! There will be some ghosts, witches and other things that go bump in the night Oct. […]

WINFIELD — Mule Day, a two-day event centered on mules and their role in rural farming, hits the streets of downtown Winfield this month, bringing with it free family fun. […]

CULLMAN — For more than three decades, Cullman has been celebrating its German beginnings with a family-friendly festival offering all things German. Cullman Oktoberfest, one of North Alabama’s largest and […]

ATHENS — This month, Brady and Anna Peek of Limestone County were named Alabama’s 2023 Outstanding Young Farm Family. For earning that honor, the Peeks will receive nearly $80,000 in […]

HUNTSVILLE – Friends of the Bob Harrison Center has been created to to support programming for the members of the Robert “Bob” Harrison Senior Wellness and Advocacy Center, Madison County […]

DECATUR – The top executives of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association were among several North Alabamians to be recognized by the Alabama Tourism Department. AMLA President/CEO Tami Reist was […]

LIMESTONE COUNTY – Known for its scenic beauty, historic legacy, vibrant communities, low cost-of-living rates, and business-friendly focus, Limestone County is the fastest growing county in Alabama. Located within the […]

HUNTSVILLE – in a recognition that is more than deserved, Bill and Brenda Roark will be presented with the 2023 Community Philanthropy Award in a celebration next month. The couple […]

  Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   ‘Hungry Hungry Hippos,’ Huntsville version The big I-65 land grab is on and so far the city […]

HUNTSVILLE – A study conducted by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute at the State University of New York shows a strong link between higher education and economic development. While that […]

ALABAMA – Each year the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama issues a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to Alabama-based researchers working on any project related to breast cancer. Last year, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Is the return of high school football Friday night to Joe Davis Stadium homecoming for the Hazel Green Trojans? Sort of, though that could be a reach. Hazel […]

HUNTSVILLE – Jim Page, executive vice president of Huntsville-based MartinFederal Consulting, has been named to the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Corridor. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong appointed Page […]

  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 – Fans of live music are invited to bring their lawn chairs and dancing shoes to downtown Huntsville this weekend for three nights of free shows in Big Spring […]

HAMILTON – The Buttahatchee River Fall Festival is set to return to downtown Hamilton the last Saturday in October. Hosted by the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Buttahatchee River […]