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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled today the state must create a second black majority congressional district. The decision affirms a lower-court ruling that found a likely violation of the […]

WASHINGTON — The commanding general of the U.S. Space Command was to the point in a meeting Alabama congressional delegation. ““General Dickinson just confirmed to us that the headquarters of […]

The Ultimate Guide to Saving for Your Dream Wedding Day

You and your fiancé are so excited to plan your wedding! But where do you start? As you begin to budget and save for your big day, don’t forget these […]

Legislation supports Saturn 1B at I-65 exit

MONTGOMERY — The fate of the deteriorating Saturn 1B rocket at the Ardmore exit of Interstate 65 is in the hands of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. […]

ULA: Vulcan test firing a success

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance booster engine test firing Wednesday was deemed a success, the company announced. The test was at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape […]

HUNTSVILLE – Suburban Propane Partners volunteers marked World Caring Day with a Huntsville Green Team beautification project Wednesday in northwest Huntsville. The group cleaned areas of Winchester Road between Ortega […]

    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 […]

Rockets aiming to win Armed Forces softball game

HUNTSVILLE – Statistics, wins and headlines tell the history of the annual Armed Forces Celebration softball game between the North Alabama Rockets and Team Redstone. As far back as 2017, […]

HUNTSVILLE The latest development in the case to confirm Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal as permanent home to U.S. Space Command came from Colorado. Yes, Colorado. The state that is fighting to […]

'Get Onboard' with Rocket City intern program

HUNTSVILLE – It is the summer of the intern as the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber, in partnership with FuelAL and Innovate Alabama, kicks off the first in a series of events […]

HUNTSVILLE – While undergoing expansion, Shenanigans Comedy Theatre is holding several events to perpetuate accessibility to comedy in the Tennessee Valley. The nonprofit comedy club  announced the expansion in March […]

HUNTSVILLE — Then there were three. From a field of 20 candidates, the Huntsville City Board of Education has named the three finalists to be the new schools superintendent to […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s only fitting that a university in the Rocket City would be the overall winner in NASA’s Student Launch challenge. The University of Alabama in Huntsville picked up […]

Athens hosting Masters Games of Alabama events

ATHENS — The city of Athens, Greece, is the birthplace of the Olympics. So, it seems only fitting that the city of Athens, Ala., would host Olympic-style competition. But, don’t […]

Tips to prepare your home for summer weather

With those hot, Alabama summer months right around the corner, Huntsville Utilities is sharing its tips to help keep your home cool and efficient. Nothing impacts your energy use — […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville City Council made a splash with a $6.4 million contract construction agreement for phase IV of the Huntsville Aquatics Center. The contract with Garber Construction involves […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s got a strange name, but pickleball will be the highlight for the John Hunt Park Recreation Center. With John Hunt Park quickly becoming known as Huntsville’s “Central […]

Jim 'N Nick's cookin' and serving in Madison

MADISON — As Madison continues its westward expansion, businesses follow suit and that includes new restaurants for the area. The most recent addition is Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q, which […]

HUNTSVILLE — With strong backing and $500,000 in seed funding from Huntsville defense contractor IERUS Technologies, Nullspace has been launched as a spin-off from IERUS. Nullspace, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., […]

Strong 'concerned' about rolling blackouts

WASHINGTON — Last December, North Alabama was left shivering during a cold snap when the Tennessee Valley Authority instituted “rolling blackouts.” The first-ever procedure by the utility left thousands of […]

Report: Visitors to North Alabama spent $4.3B

DECATUR – Along with other industries, tourism was hard hit by the pandemic. However, it is seeing a rebound as people hit the roads, mountains, lakes and beaches around the […]

Huntsville Utilities has spark in Lineman Rodeo

HUNTSVILLE – If you thought rodeos were all about bull riding and catching the biggest fish, you may be shocked to discover utility linemen have a power-busting event of their […]

More judges coming to North Alabama

MONTGOMERY — With the booming population growth in North Alabama, comes growing court dockets. To meet the demand, the Legislature approved adding judgeships to areas needed most, marking a compromise […]

HUNTSVILLE — Bradley Arant Boult Cummings partners Kimberly Martin and Scott Smith have been ranked by Chambers and Partners in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA, an industry referral guide, […]