Academy Sports + Outdoors held a special shopping spree for some local children. The children selected this year were from the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch. On December 8, the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch were given the opportunity to have a surprise holiday Shop with a Cop. Molly Gray, who is the Communications Coordinator for the Alabama Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, had…
Hold Street Memorial Baptist Church held the 66th Anniversary commemorating the Montgomery Bus Boycott. On December 6, 1955, the Montgomery Community held a mass meeting to announced the beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The event was in honor and to remember all of the brave foot soldiers who fought for their freedom that continues to carry on today. Bishop…
The Christmas tree lighting ceremony began in 1951 and was known as ‘Every Light a Prayer for Peace.’
It’s that time of year again! It’s the annual Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival.
November 2nd is Farm City Day and an annual celebration was held for it. The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce held their 39th annual Farm City Banquet in Autaugaville. The banquet is in celebration of the local agriculture, forestry, and other related industries. This is because agriculture related work generates a huge economic impact for Autauga County each year. There…
A special anniversary was celebrated nationwide among U.S. Air Force members. A local civil air patrol squadron held their anniversary event in the City of Wetumpka.
It’s the holiday season and everybody is concerned about traveling and buying gifts for their loved ones. However, you should also be aware of holiday scams that you might run into.
There are too many people without a home or food this Thanksgiving. Restore the Joy Ministries, Inc. has decided to help give back to the community in need. Restore the Joy Ministries is a non-profit organization that began in Montgomery 21 years ago. The organization felt the need to provide for the homeless community in the surrounding area. So, they…
Some senior citizens had a surprise visit from their favorite mascots. Aubie and Big Al came to visit the residents of Oak Grove Inn assisted living facility for a surprise pep rally for the upcoming Iron Bowl game. Along with the mascots, former and current football players of both universities came out as well to get everyone excited for the…
Prices for turkeys have gone way up this Thanksgiving. That’s why local community groups came together to help Montgomery families in need. Montgomery City Councillor Oronde Mitchell was in charge of the event and had this to say about the reason behind it. “To have a Thanksgiving dinner, that means a lot to a lot of people,” stated Councilman Mitchell….
