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You have plenty of ways to show your patriotic spirit in the River Region as America celebrates its 250th birthday!
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You have plenty of ways to show your patriotic spirit in the River Region as America celebrates its 250th birthday!
The City of Gulf Shores is making residents are ready for hurricane season with a hurricane preparedness expo.
As people get ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday, fireworks sales are brisk in our area.
Nottia Johsnon's coworkers say she goes above and beyond her normal duties at work to help pay it forward.
The Pride of Prattville Marching Band is preparing to march in Philadelphia as part of a celebration of America's 250th birthday.
As work is completed on two roundabouts in Pike Road, the Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking input on a third one along the same road.
We're just days away from celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary, but did you know that July 5th is usually one of the busiest days of the year for animal shelters across the country?
Bibliobeats is a new app that pairs books with music. Think of it as a soundtrack for whatever you are reading.
Guests can enjoy an afternoon full of basketball, giveaways, games and free HIV testing on Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kershaw YMCA in Montgomery.
Officials at Montgomery's bankrupt Jackson Hospital have delayed a scheduled announcement on whether it will close its doors. Montgomery County Commission Chairman Doug Singleton has told us the reason why.
Peaches take center stage this weekend, but there are also other celebrations happening across the River Region!
Even though we're still in the month of June, people in Pike Road are getting an early start to the celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
The Goldfish Swim School in Montgomery has taken part in the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson."
It's all made possible thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), which helps Launch the project addressing rural healthcare disparities and nursing shortages
The company recently updated its guidance because today's thieves aren't just stealing phones. They're trying to trick owners into unlocking them.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, search for information, and even write emails. But some experts say AI could eventually affect something much closer to home: your monthly electric bill.
Plans are underway for the 9th annual Boone Day to remember the life and works of the late Rev. Richard Boone of Montgomery.
Montgomery Public Schools is need of cafeteria workers for the upcoming school year.
If you receive a suspicious Evite or party invitation, don't assume it's legitimate just because you recognize the sender. That friend may already be a victim, too.
The association is holding its first ever Autism Awareness Walk on Saturday, June 27 starting at noon at the Western Hills Park on Clarence Lee Drive in Montgomery.
The app is designed for close friends who want to spend more time together but don’t always know when the other person is available.
There's a new tour bus in Selma that allows people to learn about voting rights history while visiting the city.
Summerfest will take place on Thursday, June 25 at the Pike Road Agriculture, Recreation and Performing Arts Park on Trotman Road.
The Alabama Department of Public Health is holding its Resource Fair & Job Fair on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. at Love Center Church on Plum Street in Montgomery.
Amazon Prime Day is no longer just an Amazon event. Several major chains are running summer sales, turning Prime Day into something that looks a lot like Black Friday in June.



