FLORENCE — The University of North Alabama and its Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions has been named one of the best schools for online higher education in health […]

BIRMINGHAM — Alabama’s population became more diverse over the past decade as the number of non-Hispanic Whites declined and more Alabamians identified as being of a different race, a mixture […]

HUNTSVILLE — Dynetics has been awarded a contract to increase the capacity for America’s hypersonic flight testing. The program, known as Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed, was awarded by […]

MADISON – Before the Trash Pandas return to action next season, SEC baseball returns to Toyota Field. The Auburn Tigers, who were launched on their College World Series journey last […]

MADISON — Leather protected prehistoric man from the elements. It was used in 3000 B.C. to make boat sails, furniture, tents, and weapons. Because of its durability while also being […]

Imagine a 200-plus-mile greenway system connecting all of North Alabama – from the bustling towns to the tucked away hidden gems – along an uninterrupted outdoor human highway, brimming with […]

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 — Alabama’s newest cultural destination, Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater, continues to receive praise from artists who play there and industry leaders who support it. Not to mention the more than […]

HUNTSVILLE – It was clear, blue-sky day with a brisk morning breeze Tuesday in Cummings Research Park, what the Huntsville business community calls a beautiful day for a groundbreaking and […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s arguably the most competitive political race in Alabama. A state Senate race in North Alabama sees a long-serving politician going up against an immensely popular business leader […]

HUNTSVILLE – When Zeus Research was awarded a grant from Innovate Alabama recently, company officials saw it as an opportunity to test a new technology. In late August, Innovate Alabama […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education has been awarded the FBI J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Scholarship. The center was selected by the […]

HUNTSVILLE –  A trio of North Alabama school systems are thousands of dollars richer thanks to the Publix Tools for Back-to-School register campaign and The Schools Foundation. At a ceremony […]

HUNTSVILLE – Breeze Airways is launching two more services from Huntsville International Airport, the carrier announced today. The “Seriously Nice” low-fare airline said it will add nonstop service to Orlando […]

HUNTSVILLE – In October 1962, Americans were listening to the sexy new sounds of the Beatles “Love, Love Me, Do” and Broadway was challenging the age-old tradition of marriage with […]

MONTGOMERY — The deadline to apply for absentee ballots in the Nov. 8 general election is approaching. There are 14 days left – the deadline is Nov. 1 – for […]

DECATUR — The Fitness Court, an outdoor gym featuring seven exercise stations, has come to the River City, thanks to a partnership of Decatur, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of […]

HUNTSVILLE – Adtran has signed a partnership with Fiber Homes, a platform that helps buyers find homes connected to fiber internet. Fiber Homes’ DxTEL marketing platform connects broadband providers to nationwide […]

HUNTSVILLE – Every second counts in responding to emergencies. And now, Hexagon has added artificial intelligence to help lessen response time through real-time alerts. Hexagon’s Huntsville-based Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial […]

WASHINGTON — Called “long overdue” by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), his bill to increase service members’ life insurance benefit coverage was signed into law Monday by President Biden. The […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabamians have one week left to register to vote in next month’s general election. Oct. 24 is the last day to register for the Nov. 8 general election, […]

HUNTSVILLE – To celebrate the release of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification level 1 solution, Huntsville’s Summit 7 Systems is providing projects to five women-owned small businesses in the defense […]

FLORENCE — For the first time in its 192-year history, the University of North Alabama surpassed 10,000 students. Fall 2022 marks the 14th consecutive term of record enrollment, with increases […]

HUNTSVILLE – As of December 2021, the percentage of women who were CEOs of a Fortune 500 company was 8.2% according to career experts, Zippia Research. However, if that figure […]