Comeback Town: You and your family may not need Birmingham until you do
Comeback Town is an opinion column exploring all things Birmingham. It is coordinated by David Sher. I’m writing this column for one reason. This piece is for the folks who take Birmingham’s strengths for granted and feel we’re falling behind Huntsville. Let me say this clearly from...
What would it take for Huntsville’s metro area to catch Birmingham?
There’s no question Huntsville and its surrounding areas are growing quickly. But is the population surge there enough to overtake the Birmingham metro?. Not any time soon. Think decades. If nothing much changes, maybe eight decades. But there are some tricks Huntsville could use to speed things up quite a bit.
North Alabama gas prices as of April 6: How Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence compare...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $4.12 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $4.62 and premium prices reaching $5.00, according to AAA. National Average Gas Prices (Current vs. Week Ago) Regular: $4.12 | $3.99. Mid-Grade: $4.62 | $4.50. Premium:...
Alabama indigent defense policies can mean the difference between life or death
A Decatur jury in 1997 convicted Cory Maples of the 1995 murders of Stacy Alan Terry and Barry Dewayne and sentenced him to death on a 10-2 vote. Maples confessed to the shootings. But he appealed his death sentence in part because attorneys at trial made little effort to bring evidence to the jury that […]
Alabama Audubon free bird-watching events
Alabama Audubon has several bird-watching events scheduled for 2026. Two free events will take place Saturday, April 11. Birding at Vulcan Trail The 2.2-mile Vulcan Trail is located at 1701 Valley View Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209. It passes by the Vulcan statue and museum. The event will take place from 7-11 a.m. Attendees should meet at precisely 7 a.m. beneath the Vulcan statue. Parking will be available at the...
The Alabama native who helped shape Artemis II as NASA returns to deep space
Alabama’s footprint in NASA’s return to deep space was on display this week as the Artemis II mission launched, marking the first human journey toward the moon in more than […] The post The Alabama native who helped shape Artemis II as NASA returns to deep space appeared first on 256 Today .
Spread Life Festival and Plant Sale returning to UAH April 18
The University of Alabama in Huntsville will host its annual Spread Life Festival and Plant Sale on April 18, offering a day focused on plants, wellness and community engagement. The […] The post Spread Life Festival and Plant Sale returning to UAH April 18 appeared first on 256 Today .
48 First Alert Weather: Weekend AM Forecast
48 First Alert Weather Meteorologist Jeff Desnoyers talks about sunny, cool conditions for Easter Sunday.
Historic Effort Powers Shuckers to Extra-Innings Win on Opening Day
HUNTSVILLE (GG) — The Biloxi Shuckers (1-0) used a multi-home run performance from Blake Burke and five strikeouts from Mark Manfredi Sr. in a 7-6, extra-innings win, on Opening Day against the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Burke’s multi-home run performance was a franchise record for an Opening Day game and marked the...
Community members share personal stories of loss at gun violence awareness forum
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Families, friends, and survivors of gun violence gathered at the Frank J. Williams Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama Saturday morning for the Voices of Change forum, coming together to raise awareness about what they call a growing need for reform. Dozens of people who...
