MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Public Service Commission is reminding residents in the 256 area code in north and east Alabama that the area code and seven-digit phone number must be dialed starting June 5.

Alabama residents in the 251 area code must now use 10-digit dialing. The Federal Communication Commission is transitioning to a 3-digit dialing code – 988 – for the National Suicide Prevention ...

MONTGOMERY, Al -- The Alabama Public Service Commission is deciding on a new area code for parts of north and east Alabama covered by the 256 area code. That's because the 256 area code is expected to ...

MONTGOMERY — By the summer of 2011, residents in telephone area code 256 may have to dial 10 digits when they make a local call, even if the number is to the house next door.