Decatur hosts EV fire response class after fatal electric‑car blaze
On Friday, fire and rescue squads from three different states met in Decatur to learn more about fighting fires in electric cars.
Huntsville gives final approval to three requested annexations
HUNTSVILLE — While the mantra may have been “go West, young man,” the city of Huntsville is making its growth to the east. In its latest move, the City Council […] The post Huntsville gives final approval to three requested annexations appeared first on 256 Today .
Huntsville approves second largest land annexation of 2025
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA - The City of Huntsville approved the annexation of nearly 700 acres on Highway 72 east near Gurley on Thursday. The Huntsville City Council voted to annex 686 acres that will be zoned as industrial or commercial. This is the second largest annexation of land by the city of Huntsville this year.
Consultant to help Madison County with animal control solutions
Madison County is taking action to address animal overpopulation by hiring a Huntsville-based consultant to assess its animal control operations. Spencer Batcheller, CEO of the Greater Huntsville Humane Society, has been brought on to evaluate the current situation and plan for future needs. "Huntsville animal...
New, eco-friendly mural towers over MidCity District
Braving rain, wind, and freezing cold temperatures over the last five weeks, Stanley and his wife painted the design on the north-facing side of Wellory Living's parking garage
Huntsville man identified after fatal crash on Highway 431
A Huntsville man has been identified following a deadly crash that happened in Huntsville on Thursday.
Shopping malls in Huntsville filled with last-minute shoppers ahead of Christmas
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Seven candles are burning low for Hanukkah, Christmas is just days away and Kwanzaa is approaching, pushing many shoppers into last-minute mode. The National Retail Federation estimated nearly 159 million shoppers would hit stores on Super Saturday, the final Saturday before Christmas. In...
Moulton man arrested for DUI after single-car crash in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — A Moulton man was arrested early Saturday morning following a single-car crash in Morgan County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. ALEA says the crash happened around 1:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20th, on Iron Man Road near Wynn Wallace Road, about 7 miles west of Hartselle.
Exclusive: MidCity unveils major expansion with new music venue and tech hub
MidCity will build a new music venue, two hotels, a tech campus and more as part of a $300 million, 12-acre expansion. Why it matters: The public-private partnership is defining what mixed-use developments in Huntsville can be: an "18-hour district," where people can find an apartment, start a new company or catch a...
I’m a Grownup and I Went to Space Camp. Here’s What It’s Really Like.
When I got the invitation to go to Space Camp, my first thought was the same one most adults have. Space Camp is for kids. But that assumption disappears fast once you arrive in Huntsville and check in. This is a Space Camp designed specifically for adults, and it is built around immersive, hands on training that...

















