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Bryan Stevenson Previews New EJI Expansion

Alabama News Network’s Rising Anchor, David Lamb interviews the Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson Friday morning. In this interview, they discuss the reasoning behind expanding the Legacy Museum, new exhibits that you can expect, and the famous voices you may hear at the exhibits. The new and improved EJI grand opening is Friday, October 1, and throughout the weekend….

A Hot Start to October, but Better Rain Chances Ahead

TODAY/TOMORROW: An upper ridge will keep the state mostly dry and warm today and tomorrow. Highs will be near 90° both days, several degrees above average for early October. Rain chances both days are generally less than 10%. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: The sky will be mostly fair for the high school games tonight with temperatures falling through the 70s. FOOTBALL…

MPD Welcomes Five New Officers at Graduation Ceremony Thursday

Five new police officers will soon hit the streets of Montgomery. The Montgomery Police Department, along with the City of Montgomery, held a graduation ceremony Thursday morning for the Montgomery Police Academy Class 2021-B. The ceremony was held inside the council chambers at the Montgomery City Hall. The five graduates started their training on June 18. The 15-week journey ended…