Montgomery Firefighters Push for 10% Pay Raise as Budget Debate Intensifies
Firefighters asked city leaders to approve a 10% raise, citing vacancies, high overtime costs and recruitment challenges.
Author: John Dupree
Figures Hosts Town Hall in Montgomery, Addresses Health Care, Industry and Infrastructure
Figures said 52 rural hospitals remain open across the state, and 22 face an immediate threat of shutting down.
Gunfire, large parties in parking lots worry Montgomery businesses
Some Montgomery business owners are frustrated about parking lot parties that turn violent.
Montgomery’s Oldest Live Music Nightclub Faces Liquor License Scrutiny After Resident Complaints
Cloverdale residents expressed frustration over what they described as persistent noise, litter, and disorderly behavior surrounding 1048 Jazz and Blues.
Federal Funding Freeze Halts Senior Employment Program in Central Alabama
The Easterseals’ SCSEP program has allowed older adults who once cared for families or held jobs to regain their independence with job training and part-time work at nonprofits.
District 7 Residents Voice Concerns, Hear Updates at Town Hall Meeting
Residents also got a preview of potential plans for the old Floyd Middle School campus.
Residents Raise Concerns About Speeding, Road Conditions at District 2 Town Hall
City and county leaders, along with law enforcement officials, addressed safety issues and potential solutions.
Montgomery Police reinstates program to put more officers on the streets
The Montgomery Police Department is bringing back an old program to help put more officers on the streets.
Montgomery City Council Approves Youth Curfew for Downtown Entertainment District
The curfew still requires Mayor Steven Reed’s signature and could go into effect within weeks.
One Year Later, Family Still Seeking Answers in Death of Alabama State University Student
Family and friends gathered at Dye’s graveside in Georgia to honor her memory, but her mother says the grief is compounded by frustration and unanswered questions.
