Huntsville AL

Alabama’s push to bring the proposed U.S. Space Academy to North Alabama has moved from congressional advocacy to an official state bid. Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Alabama is entering […] The post Ivey launches Alabama bid to bring U.S. Space Academy to Huntsville appeared first on 256 Today .

We’ve got nine new openings to cover this week, including a Chipotle on South Parkway and a couple Italian restaurants, as well as two spots that have closed or will be closing soon. Keep an eye on our Facebook + Instagram for a first-hand look at some of these...

Jackson County, Ala. (WAFF) - Crews are responding to a wreck with injuries on Highway 72, according to Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen. Harnen says westbound Highway 72, heading away from Scottsboro back toward Gurley, is being shut down so the helicopter can land. Harnen says someone is being taken...

Voting rights advocate, author and former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams will be joining Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones during a rally in Huntsville on Sunday. The free event will take place at Mars Music Hall from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Doors will open at 2:15 p.m. and...

The free clinics will be held at different locations throughout the month.

MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A repaving project is set to begin Monday on Wall Triana Highway in Madison County, affecting drivers who use the busy road. Crews are set to resurface about three and a half miles of the road, from just north of Nick Davis Road to the Madison city limits.

Huntsville-based LESCO Inc. has been awarded a $24.7 million contract to support dining services for the Tennessee National Guard. The firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract was awarded by the U.S. Property and […] The post Huntsville’s LESCO lands $24.7 million National Guard contract appe

Australian start up Advanced Navigation is opening its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Huntsville. The company has already begun hiring for engineering, manufacturing and operations roles in Huntsville as it builds out the facility, with production beginning in 2027. Advanced Navigation expects to emplo

Over 90 business and civic leaders from Colorado Springs are visiting Huntsville for a three-day trip to rebuild a strained relationship following a disagreement over the future home of USSPACECOM. More than 90 business and civic leaders from Colorado Springs, Col. arrive in Huntsville Sunday for a three-day visit, a..

Despite a 24% growth in the city’s population, the Huntsville Police Department has fewer sworn officers in uniform than it had just four years ago. According to statistics shared by Huntsville Police Chief Kirk Giles, there are 285 officers on staff. That is down from 302 in 2022. That...