Alabama exhibition transforms grief into portraits honoring addiction victims
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — An art exhibition opening hearts and minds about addiction has found a temporary home in Huntsville, transforming grief into a powerful call for compassion. Not One More Alabama is hosting "Into Light Project: Real People, Real Stories" through Feb. 20, featuring 41 portraits of Alabamians who...
Carnegie Carnival: Mardi Gras brings art, community, and business boom to downtown Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. — Colorful floats and flying beads filled downtown Decatur on Saturday as Mardi Gras officially rolled through the city for one of the biggest celebrations of the year. The parade is part of Carnegie Carnival, a fundraiser benefiting the Carnegie Visual Arts Center. The event supports the...
The Peaceful Town In Alabama Where Retirees Live Simply, Comfortably, And Debt-Free
Imagine discovering a place where retirement isn’t just affordable but downright delightful – where your savings stretch like warm taffy and stress seems to evaporate like morning dew. Welcome to Hartselle, Alabama, the small town that’s becoming the worst-kept secret among savvy seniors looking to maximize their...
What Huntsville is spending to land $6 billion Eli Lilly plant and what it’s...
The Huntsville City Council finalized its agreement with Eli Lilly and Company on Thursday, bringing the largest private economic development project in state history to town. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced in December at a program at the Von Braun Center that it plans to invest $6 billion in a Huntsville...
Anaya nabs the Day 3 lead at Lake Martin
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. — Each time Fisher Anaya has fished a tournament at Lake Martin, he has left with a top finish. Now, Anaya is five bass away from claiming his first Elite Series trophy in just his second attempt. The Eva, Ala., rookie leads the Lippert Bassmaster Elite...
Madison County students recognized at DAR ‘Good Citizen’ ceremony
Six Madison County high school seniors have been recognized for their leadership, service and patriotism as the Twickenham Town Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted […] The post Madison County students recognized at DAR ‘Good Citizen’ ceremony appeared first on 256 Today .
Discover unseen Dr. Seuss art at Lowe Mill exhibit February 12-14
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is opening the doors to a side of Dr. Suess that many haven't ever seen. The Art of Dr. Suess Collection features both familiar and hidden works by Theodor Suess Geisel, including paintings, sculptures, and his whimsical "Unorthodox Taxidermy" creations like Carbonic...
Decatur City Council to vote on Beltline road traffic improvements
DECATUR, Ala. — If you spend any time behind the wheel in Decatur, you are likely familiar with the bottleneck at the intersection of Beltline Road (Highway 67) and Sandlin Road. On Monday, the Decatur City Council is expected to take a major step toward fixing it. Council members...
Hawk contact with utility gear cuts power to 1,400 in Huntsville; service restored
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Utilities crews restored power to all affected customers Sunday morning following an outage caused by a hawk that contacted electrical equipment. Power was restored to approximately 1,400 customers at 8 a.m., with service to a business at the location of the incident completed by 9:15...
Elkmont woman killed, two others injured in Sunday morning crash
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - An Elkmont woman was killed, and two others were injured in a crash on Sunday morning. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials said the single-vehicle crash happened at approximately 5:53 a.m. on Sunday. The woman killed in the crash was identified as 65-year-old Kathy N. Hamilton....
