Community banks are often touted as the better alternative to big banks, but what makes them so different? For starters, community banks are usually locally owned and operated, which means […]

HUNTSVILLE — A recent report from the Army at Redstone Arsenal said the AH-64 Apache helicopter is and will remain the Army’s attack helicopter for the foreseeable future. The Apache […]

  Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama Congressman calling Imagine the surprise of 5th Congressional District constituents who received a call from their congressman Tuesday […]

FLORENCE — State Sen. Tim Melson had a heart attack on a state recruiting trip to South Korea and is in critical condition, according to several news reports. The reports […]

HUNTSVILLE — North Alabama’s strong economy, job growth and a quality of life drenched in abundant natural beauty continues to fuel population growth in the region. As a result, the […]

ATHENS — Morgan Metals literally put the pedal to the metal Wednesday at the grand opening of its metal manufacturing building and loading dock. Morgan Metals President Patrick Townsend joined […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s the first homework assignment of the new school year and it involves a field trip, but the kids won’t need a permission slip for this one. The […]

FLORENCE – Several surgeons from North Alabama Medical Center and Tennessee Valley Surgery Group have partnered to form North Alabama Surgery, a seven-provider group that will serve the region. Tennessee […]

  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 – She is a hometown girl who grew up surrounded by – and some say destined for – space. Dr. Jan Davis would fly on three Space Shuttle missions […]

HUNTSVILLE – The winning streak began in 2019 and now, for the fifth year in a row, PeopleTec has been named a Best Workplace for Millennials in 2023. The Huntsville […]

CULLMAN — The Cullman Police Department has arrested three North Alabama men for the alleged beating of an 18-year-old man at Rock the South last weekend. In a news conference […]

ATHENS — The Full Tummy Project, which is helping to end hunger and food insecurity in Limestone County, has appointed Athens native Amanda Jones as its director. Jones has been […]

Founded in 2014 to invest and manage commercial real estate, Freedom Real Estate is committed to the development of quality space solutions through ethical business dealings and attention to detail while building lasting […]

SHEFFIELD — Bank Independent crunched the final numbers from its 10th annual  School Share drive and passed with flying colors. Bank Independent contributed nearly $4,000 in cash and more than […]

MONTGOMERY — Several area community service agencies were awarded grants recently to help low-income households with energy costs, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The agencies manage the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance […]

KENT, Wash. — NASA awarded Blue Origin a $35 million Tipping Point partnership today to continue advancing its Blue Alchemist breakthrough revealed this year. Blue Origin, which has a facility […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville-based EOD Gear has joined Norway’s NEXT Biometrics to provide NEXT’s Active ThermalTM biometric fingerprint products to the federal government. EOD Gear is a GSA-certified provider of high-tech […]

MADISON — It’s a slam dunk for basketball fans. The inaugural 2023 Rocket City Pro-Am Basketball Classic comes to James Clemons High School Aug. 5-6. Up to 16 teams will […]

ATHENS – It will be more than just a walk in the park. Try sitting. Athens Main Street has received an AARP Community Challenge grant from AARP Livable Communities and […]

MOORESVILLE — The legend is true. Strange musical notes are floating over the face of the Singing River’s waters. It sings a song of health and wellness, of a flourishing […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville homeowners have been cultivating their lawns and outdoor gardens since early April and they should be at their prime here in midsummer. Do you believe your yard […]

HUNTSVILLE — After an exhaustive search for an accounting, operations and compliance solution that will provide the tools they need to keep pace with rapid growth, JS Solutions has selected […]

For a long time, the symptoms were so mild that few people outside of Jerry’s immediate family noticed. But after Jerry was hospitalized with pneumonia and then her husband died […]