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TVA initiating rolling blackouts across the region

HUNTSVILLE — Due to the continued increased demand on the electric system caused by the extremely cold temperatures, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has initiated mandatory electric load reduction. This […]

HUNTSVILLE — PhishFirewall, a cybersecurity firm in Huntsville, has appointed Mark Petroff as chief financial officer, the company said. Petroff, who also serves as the chairman of the board at […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is offering scholarships in cybersecurity. According to UAH, the scholarships are available through the […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s the season of miracles and a homeless man was the recipient of a miracle in Huntsville. The man was sleeping in a dumpster when a Republic Services […]

'Canines for Coping' expands to Madison Hospital

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Hospital Foundation and the Huntsville Hospital Health System are expanding their “Canines for Coping” facility dog program to Madison Hospital. The donor-funded program operates at Huntsville Hospital […]

Huntsville defense veteran Dave Walsh joins Parry Labs

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Dave Walsh has been named Parry Labs vice president of engineering, the company announced. The former director of Open Systems for Military Avionics and Helicopters at Collins […]

TVA asks 'voluntary curtailment' during bitter cold

HUNTSVILLE — Due to dangerously low temperatures forecast throughout the Tennessee Valley Authority service area and the expected high electric demand expected on its system, TVA has initiated voluntary curtailment […]

Huntsville visitors center closed Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau is closing its visitor center and information kiosk this weekend and New Year’s Day in observance of the holidays. The Visitor […]

Another hat in the ring Now that Dale Strong has officially submitted his letter to Gov. Kay Ivey resigning as Madison County Commission chairman effective Jan. 2, attention shifts to […]

Yulista awarded $540M NASA aircraft support contract

HOUSTON — NASA has awarded a contract to Yulista Solutions of Huntsville to provide support for aircraft used across several NASA centers and programs, the space agency announced. The CompreHensive […]

Shelby's final vote brings $20.7B to North Alabama

WASHINGTON – An era came to an end Thursday in the halls of Congress. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) cast his final vote – in support of the comprehensive appropriations […]

Collins, Pettus to head state House committees

MONTGOMERY — A pair of North Alabama lawmakers have been named to serve as House committee chairs by Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville). Rep. Terry Collins of Decatur and Rep. Phillip […]

BROWNSBORO – A winter wonderland filled with Santa’s reindeer, inflatable decorations, and a scenic atmosphere attracts countless families and children to the Preston Valley Christmas Lights near Monte Sano. Kindergarten […]

FLORENCE — The Lauderdale County jailbreak/love saga that captured the nation this year  has been given the Hollywood treatment. Now available for viewing on streaming service Tubi, “Prisoner of Love” […]

106 Jefferson GM among 'General Managers to Watch'

HUNTSVILLE — Jeremy Sadler, general manager at 106 Jefferson Huntsville, has been selected for Questex’s Hotel Management’s annual “General Managers to Watch” list. Sadler came to the Curio Collection by […]

Our Town Podcast: John Schmitt of AMIIC

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 Podcast showcases all […]

HUNTSVILLE — A class-action lawsuit related to a data security breach has been filed against Oakwood University. The 32-page suit filed last month by Frances Diaz in U.S. District Court […]

Hotel Indigo breaks ground ... finally ... at MidCity

HUNTSVILLE — It has been nearly three years in the making but, finally, ground has been broken for a Hotel Indigo in Huntsville. Chattanooga-based ViaNova Development and Kentucky-based Buffalo Construction […]

Meet Rob Buddo, CEO at Downtown Huntsville, Inc.

There will be several new faces stepping into senior positions at revered Huntsville organizations in 2023 and 256 Today has them all covered. We will be talking to Butch Roberts, […]

Marshall-led InSight Mars lander mission ends

WASHINGTON — All good things come to an end, even on Mars. To that end, NASA’s InSight mission has ended after more than four years of collecting unique science on […]

MONTGOMERY — The cities of Florence and Huntsville and agencies in Marshall and Cullman counties are among entities to share $2.65 million to fight homelessness, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. […]

Jon Smith Subs shop opening is dream realized

MADISON – After more than 20 years working in law enforcement, first-time franchise owner Michael Gorden is seeing his lifelong dream of owning a sub shop come true. He opened […]

HUNTSVILLE – More than 2,000 years ago, according to the nativity story in the Gospel of Matthew, a bright star appeared in the eastern sky, witnessed by the three Magi […]

HUNTSVILLE — Air travelers can expect a lot of traffic during the last big holiday travel season of 2022. According to AAA, 7.2 million Americans will take to the skies […]