Montgomery Marks Rosa Parks Day With March, Prayer and Bell-Ringing Tribute
Despite rain, dozens gathered to sing, pray and march in remembrance of Rosa Parks’ arrest on Dec. 1, 1955.
Author: John Dupree
Montgomery City Council sets limit on car washes
The city council also addressed the proposed controversial appointment of a Montgomery businessman.
‘The Game’ Star Returns Home to Montgomery After Father’s Fatal Hit-and-Run
Actor Hosea Chanchez was honored by the Montgomery City Council while he was in the city to mourn his father’s tragic death.
Montgomery Council Denies Property Rezoning for Proposed Dollar General; Approves Liquor License Moratorium
The decision followed heated debate and public comments from residents, business representatives and city officials.
Warm Meals and Lifesaving Lessons: UAB Street Psychiatry and Wesley Church Team Up to Help Montgomery’s Unhoused Residents
Doctors from UAB’s psychiatry residency program distributed 72 boxes of Narcan in hopes of saving lives in the capital city.
$50,000 Question: Should Montgomery’s Mayor Need Council Approval for Big Contracts?
Calhoun and Szymanski sparred over the mayor’s contract powers as they weighed oversight vs. efficiency.
Montgomery City Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Jackson Hospital Funding, Approves New Traffic Program to Assist MPD
A new program, called TrafficServe, will use private officers to respond to minor wrecks and help direct traffic during peak hours.
Montgomery Personnel Board Questions Mayor Reed’s Plan to Hire Convicted Felon, Postpones Salary Vote
“Starting a convicted felon at $120,960 not only sends the wrong message to the city,” said board member Seale. “It sends the wrong message to all the first responders and garbage collectors who’ve been asking for raises.”
Youth Mentor Urges Unity, Action After Downtown Montgomery Mass Shooting
The three took cover behind the hot dog cart as gunfire continued.
Montgomery City Council Suspends Downtown Entertainment District Designation
After lengthy discussion, the council voted unanimously to suspend the downtown entertainment district designation indefinitely.
