Life of Montgomery native Jimmy Carter remembered by fellow radio broadcaster
We have sad news involving a legendary Montgomery radio broadcaster who went on to find fame in Nashville, and nationally.
2026 deaths
Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears, has died at 86.
Former Alabama head football coach Dennis Franchione dies at 75
Former Alabama head football coach Dennis Franchione, who also coached at other schools, has died at 75.
Jim Bakker, who built PTL Club televangelism empire, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died. He was 86.
“Saved by the Bell” star Dennis Haskins dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, a star on TV’s “Saved by the Bell” has died at 75.
Gov. Kay Ivey declares “Dolly Day” in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed Friday, September 25, (925) as Dolly Day in Alabama, to pay tribute to the life and career of county music superstar, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton.
Gloria Steinem, voice of U.S. feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols of the U.S. women’s movement for more than six decades, has died at 92.
International superstar Dolly Parton dies at 80
International musician, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died of cancer at 80.
Shelley Fabares, singer, TV and movie actor, dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actor known for roles on “The Donna Reed Show,” “One Day at a Time,” and “Coach,” has died at 82.
Ben Jones, “Dukes of Hazzard” actor and former Congressman, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played the mechanic on “The Dukes of Hazzard” hit CBS TV series and later won two terms as a Georgia Congressman, has died at 84.
