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66th Anniversary for the Montgomery Bus Boycott Held at Holt Street Memorial Baptist Church

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Hold Street Memorial Baptist Church held the 66th Anniversary commemorating the Montgomery Bus Boycott. On December 6, 1955, the Montgomery Community held a mass meeting to announced the beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The event was in honor and to remember all of the brave foot soldiers who fought for their freedom that continues to carry on today. Bishop…

Traffic Reporter Jerry Howell Celebrates 20 Years With Alabama News Network

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Our very own traffic reporter Jerry Howell is celebrating a big milestone with Alabama News Network. Jerry has been our “eyes in the sky” for 20 years now, joining the Alabama News Network team in July of 1999. Since then, Jerry has had a bird’s eye view not only to the growing amount of cars on Montgomery’s roadways, but the…

Michelle Obama Announces Week of Action to Sign Up Voters

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Michelle Obama is marking the 53rd anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by urging Americans to participate in a week of action to get people signed up to vote. The former first lady announced Monday that the When We All Vote Week of Action will be held Sept. 22-29. Mrs. Obama, a co-chairwoman of the When We All Vote organization,…

Wetumpka Walmart Greeter Celebrates Major Milestone

Retail store, star greeter celebrate 30th anniversary
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Wetumpka Walmart greeter James Osborne has one mission every time a customer walks through the door. “Make them feel welcome and tell ’em have a good day and all,” said Osborne. Osborne has been with the store since it opened 30 years ago. He recalls a conversation with Walmart founder Sam Walton. “I talked to him on the telephone and…

John and Tommy Morning Show Celebrates Their 1st Year Back On Air At Y-102

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If you grew up in Montgomery you’ve probably listened to these two on your morning commute. John Garrett and Tommy Fields of the John and Tommy morning show are celebrating their first year back on air at Y-102. The two were a dynamic duo here in the late 90’s, until they took a bit of a hiatus in 2003. Tommy says…

April 27th Tornadoes Remembered

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Today marks five years since the devastating tornadoes ripped through parts of Central Alabama. The storms were to blame for more than 200 lives lost and more than a billion dollars in damages. One of those areas affected was it Elmore county, where an E-F-4 went through the county for several miles, killing six people. The day after the devastation is…