Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds
Huntsville is the regional hub that rural North Alabama patients are sent to, and a new poll suggests voters in the Huntsville-area congressional district know it. They worry that trouble […] The post Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds appeared first on 256 Today .
Blue Origin picks Alabama to debut first space manufacturing apprenticeship in the U.S.
Alabama workers are getting the first shot at a new Blue Origin program that pays them to learn how to build spaceflight hardware – with full-time salaries, benefits from day […] The post Blue Origin picks Alabama to debut first space manufacturing apprenticeship in the U.S. appeared first on 256 Today .
FORTRESS: Anniston, Redstone in Pentagon Preparedness Plan
TL;DR: The Pentagon's new FORTRESS America plan calls for military bases that can keep operating through power failures, attacks and broken supply chains for up to 90 days. Anniston Army Depot already has a major microgrid project, nearly $1 billion in planned upgrades and a proposed graphite plant. Redstone Arsenal is also pursuing new power sources as its defense and space missions grow.
Huntsville rally calls for transparency, answers in Nolan Wells’ death
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - People across the Valley came together in Huntsville Sunday morning to march and to demand justice and accountability in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. These supporters are standing with Nolan Wells’ grieving family as questions still surround his disappearance and death on a Mississippi barrier...
Huntsville, AL Rain Alert: Showers Return Tuesday, 90% Chance Wednesday Nov 4
Huntsville, AL – Residents across northern Alabama can expect a brief break from wet weather Monday, Nov. 2, before another round of rain moves into the region Tuesday evening and continues into Wednesday, bringing precipitation chances as high as 90%.
Nearly 4 in 10 Huntsville job postings are in tech and engineering
For people looking for work in Huntsville, engineering and technology account for a sizable share of the opportunities employers are advertising. Nearly four in 10 new job postings in the […] The post Nearly 4 in 10 Huntsville job postings are in tech and engineering appeared first on 256 Today .
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing rolls out its millionth vehicle
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — One of north Alabama’s biggest manufacturing operations just celebrated a big milestone. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing rolled its one millionth vehicle off the line, and with it, an opportunity to reinforce the company’s commitment to north Alabama. The plant marked the achievement with its Mazda CX-50 and Toyota Corolla Cross, while recognizing employees […]
Huntsville police officer arrested on domestic violence charge
A Huntsville police officer has been arrested in Limestone County on a domestic violence charge.
Hundreds gather in Huntsville for annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Hundreds of people came out to Hudson Alpha, bright and early this morning, to fight against one of the most dreaded diseases in human history. The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s was a big success. Millions of Americans are fighting the disease, and others similar...
Huntsville apartment complex fire displaces about 15 families
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — About 15 families were displaced after a fire at an apartment complex Saturday night, according to Huntsville Fire & Rescue. A spokesperson for Huntsville Fire said crews responded to the fire at an apartment complex on Governors House Drive around 10:15 p.m. When they arrived, HFR said crews found smoke and […]
