UAH alumnus Mike Wicks gives $1.5 million to new engineering building
Huntsville engineer, entrepreneur and UAH alumnus Mike Wicks is giving $1.5 million to his alma mater, putting his family’s name on a prominent space inside the university’s new engineering building. […] The post UAH alumnus Mike Wicks gives $1.5 million to new engineering building appeared first on 256 Today .
Madison County veterans cemetery project receives $5.4M boost, moving closer to October groundbreaking
Federal funding for the planned veterans cemetery near Huntsville has increased to nearly $19 million, with groundbreaking scheduled for October. A planned veterans cemetery near Huntsville is getting another $5.4 million in federal funding, bringing the total federal investment in the project to nearly $19 million. Th
Records show Madison Utilities board spent thousands on Germany, Las Vegas trips
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Madison Utilities Wastewater Management Board members and employees traveled nearly 5,000 miles, spending upwards of $12,000 on the utility’s dime in 2026, records show. Madison Utilities’ annual rate increase takes effect in a week, raising the average customer’s bill by nearly 3%. Prior to this
Huntsville’s IERUS Technologies lands $10.7 million F-35 contract
A Huntsville defense technology company is moving one of its innovations into full-scale production under a $10.7 million contract supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. IERUS Technologies Inc. was awarded […] The post Huntsville’s IERUS Technologies lands $10.7 million F-35 contract appeared first on 256 Today .
Redstone Arsenal Oktoberfest returns with German food, carnival rides and a Human Claw
Break out the lederhosen and bring your appetite. Oktoberfest is returning to Redstone Arsenal this weekend with German food, live music, carnival rides and a couple of new ways to […] The post Redstone Arsenal Oktoberfest returns with German food, carnival rides and a Human Claw appeared first on 256 Today .
Food Bank of North Alabama gets $350,000 donation from Publix: ‘Greatest opportunity to give...
The Food Bank of North Alabama has received a pair of grants totaling $350,000 from Publix Charities to increase operational efficiency. The Food Bank of North Alabama serves 206,820 people who experience food insecurity in North Alabama. The grants will provide the food bank with a vehicle to use for...
Redstone leaders welcome SPACECOM arrivals
U.S. Space Command employees and their spouses gathered at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on Sept. 15 for the kickoff of a three-day welcoming event and Redstone overview. The event welcomed 40 people who have been given a relocation notice to Huntsville. The first day of the event saw...
Huntsville Planning Commission approves two new freestanding emergency departments
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville Planning Commission approved the location and scope of two new freestanding emergency departments being built by Huntsville Hospital Health System. The first facility will be located on Highway 431 in Hampton Cove, north of Caldwell Lane. The second will be located on North Park
Now hiring: US Postal service host job fairs, pay $21.89 an hour
The United States Postal Service is hiring in north Alabama. They want to fill Assistant Rural Carrier and Rural Carrier Associate positions for $21.89 per hour in Athens, Harvest, Huntsville, and Madison, Alabama. The mail agency is hosting job fairs in several cities from Sept. 23 to Oct. 6. Postal...
Robinson holds on to council seat in District 3 runoff
Results are starting to roll in after District 3 voters went to the polls and cast their votes for city council in a runoff race on Tuesday.
