Decatur City Schools mourns loss of reading coach Amy Jackson on Christmas morning
DECATUR, Ala. — Decatur City Schools extended its sympathies to family and friends of Amy Jackson, an elementary school reading coach who passed away Christmas morning. The following message was posted online. DEEPEST SYMPATHY: Decatur City Schools wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends...
Massive garden railroad is neighborhood favorite for holiday displays
When Jenny and Grant Sweer made the move from California to Alabama, they decided they would take their passion for garden railroads one major step forward.
Birmingham-based Brick & Tin opens new restaurant in Huntsville
Brick & Tin has opened its first location outside of the Birmingham metro area in Huntsville. The new restaurant is located in the former Lewter Hardware store at 222 Washington St. NE, Suite 100. New Brick & Tin serves 116 customers + same menu. Brick & Tin owner Mauricio Papapietro...
New high-dollar building permits total $60 million+ in Huntsville area
This past week, more than two dozen building permits were issued across the state for construction projects exceeding $1 million. Several of those permits were for projects right here in Madison County. Check out these high-dollar building permits from last week. High-dollar building permits this week. Thanks to our...
North Alabama Weather This Week: Huntsville Faces Sunday Showers and Post-Christmas Freeze
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Alabama starts Christmas morning under a blanket of thick fog, softening streetlights and shrinking visibility across the Tennessee Valley. In Huntsville, headlights glow through the haze as early travelers...
Huntsville City Council approves rezoning near I-65/565 for $2.2B Providence-like development
HUNTSVILLE — A blend of the past mixed with the future is in the blueprints for a new mixed-use development on the western outskirts of Huntsville. Last week, the Huntsville […] The post Huntsville City Council approves rezoning near I-65/565 for $2.2B Providence-like development appeared first on 256 Today .
How one Hazel Green family is keeping a local legacy alive
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. — A local organization founded decades ago distributed gifts to more than 600 families this Christmas, even as the family running the operation works to keep it alive after their father's death in October. Gary Thomas established Santa's Helpers almost 30 years ago, repairing used toys...
Movies and TV shows casting in Huntsville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Man rescued from vehicle following crash in Madison
HEMSI says rescue crews were able to pull a man out of a vehicle after getting involved in a crash on Christmas morning.
Man from Arab dies after Christmas Eve ATV crash in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – A man from Arab was killed in a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Jeremiah R. Sivley, 24. Troopers said Sivley was critically injured when the 2025 Yamaha ATV he was...

















