Kayak launch added to campground at Lake Guntersville State Park
GUNTERSVILLE – A new kayak launch at Lake Guntersville State Park will make it easier for campers to ply the waters of the lake. “We are excited to have expanded […] The post Kayak launch added to campground at Lake Guntersville State Park appeared first on 256 Today .
Monte Sano Art Festival welcomes over 140 diverse artists to state park
HUNTSVILLE – Breathtaking views and outdoor adventure will complement one-of-a-kind artwork at the Monte Sano Art Festival next month at Monte Sano State Park. A Huntsville tradition, the juried art […] The post Monte Sano Art Festival welcomes over 140 diverse artists to state park appeared first on 256 Today .
Tom Brown’s closes Madison restaurant after 5 years, Hays Farm location endures
MADISON, Ala. — Tom Brown's Restaurant has announced the permanent closure of its Madison location, effective immediately and is no longer serving its steaks and seafood to the community. The restaurant's owners broke the news via social media, posting: "Tom Brown's Restaurant at Madison is permanently closed. It...
Father, Young Son Die in AL House Fire; Firefighter Injured
Wes Tomlinson – The Decatur Daily, Ala. Aug. 28—A father and his young son died in a house fire in Ardmore early Thursday morning after their house became engulfed in flames shortly after midnight, according to the Ardmore Volunteer Fire Department. The call to Limestone County 911 went...
Meet Jill! News 19’s Adoptable Pet of the Week
All across the Tennessee Valley, furry friends are looking for their furrever home.
Northern Bypass intersection with Memorial Parkway opens
A key component of Huntsville's Northern Bypass project — a highway extension connecting to Memorial Parkway — officially opened Friday. Why it matters: The second phase of $40 million project is set to alleviate traffic for locals and commuters in the northern part of the city. It's also...
41st Annual Battle for Decatur Civil War Reenactment returns
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - People in Decatur took a step back in time at Point Mallard Park this weekend with the return of the 41st Annual Battle for Decatur Civil War Reenactment. Hundreds of volunteers dressed up in their blues and grays, and they showed people what happened in the...
Where young professionals are living in Huntsville
About a dozen people are moving to Huntsville every day, including many young professionals. In fact, Huntsville was recently named the #5 city for Millennials to live and work. As a young professional myself, hunting for an apartment in Huntsville is now more about lifestyle hunting—what kind of routine do...
Huntsville Museum of Art reopens with free admission and fresh exhibits
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville Museum of Art will reopen to the public Sunday after a months-long closure for facility improvements, offering free admission during its Betsy and Peter Lowe Community Free Day. The museum will welcome visitors from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 31, marking the end of...
‘First-of-its-kind’ community center to benefit women veterans with resources, services
The Huntsville Military Women’s Community Center is the first-of-its-kind in the region and will benefit female veterans directly.