Author: Carrington Cole

MMFA Re-opens Museum Shop to Sell Local Art

The Museum Shop at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is re-opening its doors to the public once again. The shop, that was closed due to the pandemic, has been under renovation and now open for business. The Museum Shop sells art made by local artists to highlight artists in Alabama. The shop has a variety of art for sale…

Governor Kay Ivey Announces Inaugural ‘Made in Alabama’ Showcase Honorees

Governor Kay Ivey announced, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Commerce, the inaugural ‘Made in Alabama’ showcase honorees to highlight Alabama-American made products. To celebrate October being ‘Manufacturing Month,’ Governor Ivey selected 12 top-rated Alabama businesses to exhibit their products at the State Capitol. These businesses were selected for their work in producing exceptional products for the state of…

MPS Reveals Capital Projects Plan with the Involvement of the ‘Minority Participation Policy’

Montgomery Public Schools are making big changes for its students and the community. MPS held its Capital Projects Forum at Carver High School Tuesday night. The newly hired construction program management firm, Volkert Inc., was present to provide companies information about the new MPS Capital Projects Plan. The plan included fixing much-needed school repairs, innovative learning programs for students, and…

Alabama National Fair Adds ‘Money Machine’ for Guests to have a Chance to Win $1,000

The Alabama National Fair is just around the corner and they have a lot of new fun games for everyone to try. One of their newest attractions is the Money Machine. Guests to the Alabama National Fair can step inside the Money Machine and have a chance to grab as much cash as they can in under 35 seconds. The…

Local Pets Given Blessing at St. John’s Episcopal Church

Sunday’s are usually days where families go to church together, but what about your pets at home? Every year, a local church invites the community to bring their furry loved ones to be blessed by the church. St. John’s church in downtown Montgomery continued one of their special events Sunday evening. The Blessing of the Animals is an annual event…

Greenville Police Department Teamed up with Local Churches to Host ‘Faith and Blue’ Event for Community

The Greenville Police Department held a fun event Saturday all thanks to the “Faith and Blue” organization. Faith and Blue are a nationally based organization that help police departments throughout the country set up fun events to bridge the divide between law enforcement and the community. The organization includes having local churches team up with the police department to run these…