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06/01/2026

Best BBQ in North Alabama?

06/01/2026

Huntsville’s Cigar Box Guitar Festival honored the legacy of Microwave Dave Gallaher this weekend, celebrating his decades-long impact on music education and the local arts community.

Festival proceeds supported the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation and Huntsville Hospital music therapy program.

Read more at: https://256today.com/huntsvilles-cigar-box-guitar-festival-honors-microwave-daves-legacy/

06/01/2026

Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed June 2026 as Strong Families Month in Alabama, recognizing the role of parents in helping children succeed.

The proclamation highlights family-focused initiatives and encourages support for strong, healthy communities across the state.

Read more at: https://256today.com/ivey-proclaims-june-as-strong-families-month-in-alabama/

06/01/2026

Blue Origin is investigating an explosion that occurred during a hot-fire test of its New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral.

No injuries were reported, but the incident could have implications for future NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and commercial missions.

Read more at: https://256today.com/new-glenn-test-explosion-investigation-underway-as-huntsville-built-engines-remain-central-to-program/

06/01/2026

What started as a six-person gathering has grown into the now thriving Log Cabin Republicans Of Huntsville , boasting more than 70 members and a growing presence in Alabama GOP politics.

Chapter leaders say the organization aims to promote conservative principles while expanding its influence across North Alabama.

Read more at: https://256today.com/huntsville-log-cabin-republicans-see-rapid-growth-as-group-expands-political-footprint/

06/01/2026

Torch Technologies has promoted longtime industry leader Karen Mimms to vice president of Enterprise Program Management.

With more than 35 years of experience, Mimms will help drive contract ex*****on and strategic initiatives for the employee-owned Huntsville contractor.

Read more at: https://256today.com/torch-technologies-promotes-karen-mimms-to-vice-president/

05/29/2026

North Alabama is growing fast, but which small town still has that hometown feel? 👇

05/29/2026

A Hartselle man was sentenced to 160 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple child sexual exploitation charges, including producing and transporting child sexual abuse material.

Federal officials said the sentence ensures he will spend the rest of his life behind bars and unable to harm other children.

Read more at: https://256today.com/morgan-county-man-sentenced-to-160-years-in-federal-child-exploitation-case/

05/29/2026

Huntsville-based Torch Technologies has received a nearly $17 million U.S. Army contract modification to continue providing technical support for programs at Redstone Arsenal.

The work will support Army aviation mission systems through May 2027.

Read more at: https://256today.com/huntsvilles-torch-technologies-lands-17-million-army-aviation-support-contract/

05/29/2026

Representative Dale Strong announced nearly $2.6 million in federal funding for Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children to upgrade backup generators.

The improvements will help ensure services remain operational during power outages and severe weather.

Read more at: https://256today.com/strong-secures-2-6-million-for-emergency-backup-generators-at-huntsville-hospital-for-women-children/

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