Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers shared his insight into Steven Reed’s overwhelming victory in the runoff for Montgomery Mayor. Reed becomes the first black mayor in Montgomery’s history. Flowers says Reed’s two-to-one margin over David Woods showed that Reed was an outstanding candidate. Flowers says Reed was the most qualified candidate in the original 12-person field that was…
Former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford can appreciate Steven Reed’s election as the first black mayor in Montgomery’s history. That’s because Ford was elected Tuskegee’s first black mayor in 1972. He went on to serve eight non-consecutive terms leading his city. Ford said it was only a matter of time before Montgomery voters elected a black mayor. He believes Reed will…
At the end of a historic night in Montgomery, the District 3 City Council race was too close to call. Less than 10 votes separated incumbent Tracy Larkin and Marche Johnson. The election will now turn to provisional votes before a winner can be determined. Provisional votes will be counted and a winner announced one week from Tuesday on October…
The numbers are in and Steven Reed has won the election for mayor of Montgomery. Reed becomes Montgomery’s first black mayor in the city’s history. Reed defeated David Woods with 67% of votes. Alabama News Network spoke with a few people in downtown Montgomery Tuesday night, after the election was officially called. “Looking at the demographics for the city that…
Pell City Police DepartmentPELL CITY, Ala. (AP) – Authorities in Alabama say they’ve arrested a woman whose mobile home was filled with feces, dead carcasses and 50 malnourished animals. News outlets report Donna Mullins was arrested Friday and charged with obstruction of governmental operations. Police say more charges are expected. Pell City Police Chief Paul Irwin says officers responded to…
OZARK, Ala. (AP) – A man who held several leadership posts, including mayor, judge and police chief in the Alabama City of Ozark, has died. Funeral services for Tom A. Goff will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Earl Bankston Memorial Chapel at the Fuqua (FEW-quay) Bankston Funeral Home in Ozark. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. WTVY-TV reports…
Alabama News Network has the latest results in the Montgomery City Runoffs. Voters in Montgomery are deciding who will be the next mayor, as well as three city council seats. CLICK HERE for complete election results from Alabama News Network. Stay with Alabama News Network on CBS 8 and ABC 32 for complete reaction. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: montgomery…
If you’re a child of the ’70s, the 80’s, heck even the 90’s you’re spending money on things that didn’t even exist back then. Smartphones, Netflix, Amazon Prime, satellite, internet, those subscriptions, for a family of four easily cost hundreds of dollars each month. Yet, we don’t realize how much money is leaving our bank accounts automatically each month on…
Are you sick and tired of seeing kids staring at a TV or playing video games on their phone? That’s how kids entertain themselves these days. Reading? Nah. Why read when you can play a game on your phone. But what if there was an app that got your kids reading? Would you care if it’s a comic book? Madefire…
We’re bringing you LIVE coverage of today’s Montgomery Mayoral runoff election. Tune-in to CBS 8 & ABC 32 for LIVE updates throughout the night! Categories: News
