St. James students hold annual community day
Students at St. James School in Montgomery are holding their annual Community Day, with some of them volunteering at the Heart of Alabama Food Bank.
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Alabama State University receives $38 million donation, largest in history
Alabama State University President Dr. Quinton Ross, Jr., has announced that Alabama State University has received the largest donation in its 158-year history.
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.
Donald Watkins, Jr., withdraws name from consideration for City of Montgomery position
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that Donald Watkins, Jr., has withdrawn his name from consideration as the director of Small and Minority Business Development.
Newly-elected mayors, other city leaders get training in Montgomery
Incoming mayors, city council members and other city officials are receiving training in Montgomery from the Alabama League of Municipalities.
Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti
Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, where roofless homes, toppled utility poles and water-logged furniture dominate the landscape.
President Trump, South Korea advance trade talks
The U.S. and South Korea advanced trade talks today, addressing details of $350 billion that would be invested in the American economy.
Two people injured in shooting on Carmichael Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Carmichael Road that left two people injured.
Troy Men’s & Women’s Basketball gets set for the upcoming season
The Troy Men’s & Women’s Basketball Teams get set to kickoff their seasons with the MAC Sun Belt Challenge against Kent State and Toledo.
Alabama ABC Board proposes new regulations after Oct. 4 mass shooting
In a letter to the Governor, Alabama ABC Board Administrator Curtis Stewart says the board reviewed ways that the state’s alcohol policies could help improve public safety.
