Carver High School

Carver High School in Montgomery to go Virtual for Two Weeks

Students and staff at Carver High School in Montgomery are being forced to go virtual for two weeks. Montgomery Public Schools officials announced the decision Tuesday after an employee with the system tested positive for COVID-19 and was in close contact with several personnel and students at the high school. The mandatory 14-day period will start Wednesday, January 14. MPS…

Pay It Forward: Brian Smith of Montgomery

The Vance Law Firm and Alabama News Network are honoring Brian Smith of Montgomery. Smith helps his community in a variety of ways. He anonymously pays for groceries for those in need. He is a mentor to youth in Montgomery by hosting school supply giveaways. He also recently gave the Carver High School band $10,000 for new instruments and uniforms….

Suspects Arrested in Connection to Stolen Vehicle Were All Juveniles

West Fairview Avenue Scene The four people arrested in connection to stealing a vehicle and later hitting a police unit were all juveniles. The suspects were charged with six counts each of unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle in reference to multiple vehicle break-ins that occurred on January 2 between midnight and 6 a.m. near Sugar Pine Drive. One…

Annual Lacey-Boyd New Year’s Day Parade Attracts Hundreds to West Montgomery

New Year’s Day celebrations continued Wednesday in Montgomery. The annual Lacey Boyd New Year’s Day Parade marched down Fairview Avenue for its 16th year. “It’s my first time, but I don’t think I’m going to miss another one,” Montgomery resident Betty Taylor said. Community members lined the streets around Carver High School to watch the parade roll through town: “The…