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This Alabama Town Is One Of The Best Places To Live In The South And It’s Incredibly Affordable

Some towns just have a way of making you feel like you’ve been missing out on something wonderful your whole life, and Cullman, Alabama is exactly that kind of place. Tucked into the rolling hills of north-central Alabama, this charming city has quietly been earning a reputation as one of the most livable, lovable, and surprisingly affordable places in the entire South.

Cullman, AL · 4d

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You Can Actually Retire In This Overlooked Alabama Town On Just Social Security

Nobody puts Scottsboro, Alabama on their vision board, and that’s exactly why it keeps winning. This quiet northeast Alabama town has figured out something that most of the country is still desperately searching for, and it involves spending less money while actually enjoying your life more. That’s not a...

Scottsboro, AL · 5d

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593 jobs at risk as Children’s Place plansto close Fort Payne distribution center

Company cites financial difficulties; closing set for Jan. 5 unless a buyer steps in. Nearly 600 North Alabama workers could lose their jobs early next year after The Children’s Place told employees it plans to close its Fort Payne distribution center. The children’s clothing retailer expects to lay off...

Fort Payne, AL · 3d

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Opelika contractor awarded $22 million bid to replace SR-77 bridge in Etowah Co.

MONTGOMERY (WRBL) — An Opelika business has been awarded a more than $22 million contract to replace Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge on SR-77 in Northeast Alabama, Gov. Ivey announced Monday. The Scott Bridge Company will remove the 87-year-old northbound bridge and replace it with a modern two-lane bridge. The bridge will carry two 12-foot travel lanes […]

Opelika, AL · 3d

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Children’s Place to close 5 Alabama stores, distribution center

The Children’s Place is closing stores and warehouse operations in Alabama as the children’s clothing retailer works through bankruptcy and looks for a buyer. Five Alabama stores are on the closure list. The list also includes a distribution center and five warehouse properties. The closures could significantly impact Alabama workers. A state WARN notice lists 593 employees affected by a planned closure involving Children’s Place Distribution in Fort Payne. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Nov. 8, 2026, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the retailer is going out of business . The Children’s Place is seeking a buyer and says its stores and online operations remain open during the process. Here’s what to know about the Alabama store and warehouse closing list and what’s next for the retailer. Is the Children’s Place closing all stores? The Children’s Place is undergoing a major restructuring after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 8. The company is pursuing a sale of its business but has acknowledged that some store closures will be necessary as it evaluates its operations. All the company’s stores and e-commerce sites remain open for now, according to the retailer’s bankruptcy announcement. The company says its goal

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Financial advisor: Form can reduce Medicare surcharges after life-changing events

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Higher-income taxpayers facing Medicare Part B surcharges may be able to reduce or eliminate them by reporting a life-changing event. Financial advisor Marshall Clay of The Welch Group said many people aren’t filing the form that makes this possible. The life-changing events form. Clay said...

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Alabama liquor supply disruptions creating challenges for Huntsville businesses

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Bars and restaurants across Alabama are dealing with liquor supply disruptions that are making it harder to keep popular brands in stock and driving up costs for businesses. At Stella’s Elixir Lounge in downtown Huntsville, General Manager John Longo says some of the hardest products to...

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Space Command ahead of schedule at Redstone, eyes 900 personnel by 2028

U.S. Space Command has reached its year-end staffing goal at Redstone Arsenal about six weeks ahead of schedule, with more than 200 personnel now permanently working in Huntsville as the […] The post Space Command ahead of schedule at Redstone, eyes 900 personnel by 2028 appeared first on 256 Today .

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Blue Origin clears key engine test milestone after New Glenn explosion in May

Blue Origin has successfully completed qualification testing of a modified component in its Huntsville-built BE-4 rocket engines, marking a significant step toward returning its New Glenn rocket to flight following […] The post Blue Origin clears key engine test milestone after New Glenn explosion in May appeared first on 256 Today .

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Teledyne Brown tapped to support next-generation missile defense in Huntsville

Teledyne Brown Engineering has been awarded a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture ground support equipment for the U.S. military’s Next Generation Interceptor program, with all fabrication, assembly and testing […] The post Teledyne Brown tapped to support next-generation missile defense in Huntsville appeared first on 256 Today .

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U.S. Space Command reaches Huntsville staffing goal early, reveals headquarters timeline

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - U.S. Space Command has reached its first major staffing goal at Redstone Arsenal six weeks ahead of schedule, with more than 200 personnel now permanently working in Huntsville and plans to expand significantly over the next several years. Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command,...

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Gate 7 affected by power outage in Madison community

Redstone Arsenal said that Gate 7 closed temporarily Tuesday morning after a power outage in a nearby neighborhood.

Madison, AL · 3d

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Nearly 150 years on the land: Bridgeforth Farms shows rural Alabama what Black ownership can build

Limestone County family farm, founded by a formerly enslaved man in 1877, was a featured stop for national leaders weighing the future of rural land and power. In 1877, a formerly enslaved man named George Bridgeforth began farming in Limestone County. Nearly 150 years later, his family’s farm is one of the most successful Black-owned agricultural businesses in the South.

Limestone County, AL · 3d

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From 35 pairs of boots to retail success: Jack’s in Cullman earns statewide honor

What started with 35 pairs of cowboy boots at a small store connected to a truck stop has grown into a nearly 30,000-square-foot retail destination, earning the founder of Jack’s […] The post From 35 pairs of boots to retail success: Jack’s in Cullman earns statewide honor appeared first on 256 Today .

Cullman, AL · 3d

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Polaris Announces Fall 2026 TRAILS GRANTS Recipients

Polaris is hooking it up. Polaris Inc. announced it is donating nearly $125,000 to 13 off-road and snowmobile clubs and organizations across the United States and Canada through its TRAILS GRANTS program. Together with grants awarded to 14 organizations this spring, Polaris has given more than $250,000 through the program in 2026.

Cullman County, AL · 1d

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Laser-focused: Two former SMDC officials join defense tech firm

Two former leaders at the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command in Huntsville are taking their expertise in high-energy lasers to the private sector. Austin-based defense technology company ACS […] The post Laser-focused: Two former SMDC officials join defense tech firm appeared first on 256 Today .

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Fourth graders experience space at US Space & Rocket Center

Huntsville City Schools’ fourth graders have soared further into their education in collaboration with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. This effort was completed last week through the “Mission: 4th Grade” series. “It began with a conversation Caty Stokes, our museum programs manager, and Holly McCarty, a...

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