New storm shelter opens in Montgomery County’s Flatwood community
The Montgomery County Commission has cut the ribbon to a new storm shelter in the Flatwood community, where two people were killed in a tornado in 2022.
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Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Justin Jackson of South University
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. One of our partners is South University.
City Moves Forward With Purchase of Former Montgomery Advertiser Property
The Montgomery City Council approved the $5.5 million dollar purchase agreement for the former Montgomery Advertiser properties at 425 and 475 Molton St.
Alexander City man arrested on child pornography charges
Alexander City police say they’ve arrested a man on several counts of child pornography.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Stacey Harrell of South University
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. One of our partners is South University.
Man killed in crash near Cramton Bowl in downtown Montgomery
A man has been killed in a single-car crash at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Hall Street, near Cramton Bowl.
President Trump providing $12 billion in aid to U.S. farmers
President Trump has announced a $12 billion farm aid package — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war.
Equal Justice Initiative, Montgomery Public Schools announce reading partnership
Students in Montgomery will soon have better access to more books.
Opelika police chief to retire in 2026
Chief Healey’s retirement is effective on March 1, 2026.
Action 8’s Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Carshala Youse of Hawthorne Atchison Riddle
For a dozen years, Action 8 has presented our Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Montgomery. One of our partners is Hawthorne Atchison Riddle.
