Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray’s Name Replaces Jeff Davis Ave. In Montgomery
The name of Confederate President Jefferson Davis came down from a street in Montgomery and was replaced by the name of civil rights attorney, Fred D. Gray.
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REACTION: Montgomery City Council Votes Down Mayor’s Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
We are getting reaction to the Montgomery City Council vote against Mayor Steven Reed’s Anti-Discrimination Ordinance proposal.
City of Montgomery Hosts Pride Month Unity Vigil Outside of City Hall
Mayor Steven Reed along with the City of Montgomery hosted the pride month vigil to honor those whose lives were taken because of their gender identity. The vigil was a way to honor those who have lost their lives due to their identity. It was also a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community that resides in Montgomery.
Mayor Steven Reed’s Free Playball Sandlot Event Rescheduled for July 24
A free event scheduled for July 24 aims to expand the games of baseball and softball in Montgomery while strengthening affinity with those already involved in local leagues.
Mayor Steven L. Reed is partnering with the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), the Montgomery Biscuits, Major League Baseball (MLB) and RBI to host a free Sandlot event for Montgomery youth on Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery.
Several Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides
On May 4, 1961, the Freedom Riders began their journey to the segregated south in hopes to desegregate bus terminals. Now, 60 years later, several city and state leaders along with members of the community gathered at the same place those Freedom Riders arrived at here in Montgomery, to commemorate the anniversary. “John Lewis and I desegregated a Greyhound bus…
Summer Program Brings Over 200 Jobs For Montgomery Youth
Mayor Reed invites Montgomery teenagers and young adults to apply for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program The program will provide job opportunities to approximately 200 youth and young adults in Montgomery MONTGOMERY – Mayor Steven L. Reed today announced plans for the City of Montgomery to hire approximately 200 teenagers and young adults as part of the Mayor’s Summer Youth…
Montgomery City Council Approves Reed’s $50 Million Reinvestment Plan
The Montgomery City Council has voted unanimously to approve Mayor Steven L. Reed’s initiative to reinvest $50 million in Montgomery neighborhoods, community centers, public safety infrastructure and public transportation. Mayor Reed revealed the plan Monday as part of the City’s success in restructuring municipal finances to save $16-$18 million in taxpayer money. “We made a promise to put in place…
Montgomery City Leaders Discuss Hazard Pay for All Employees
Montgomery City HallThe Covid Cares Act has helped municipalities across the country give hazard pay to many city employees, but it doesn’t cover all employees. The Covid Cares Act covers additional pay for first responders, and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed had city sanitation workers covered through the personnel board. At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Councilman Glenn Pruitt asked to…
Montgomery Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment in City’s Transit System
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed/Source: Alabama News Network Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced a multi-million dollar investment in the city’s public transportation system. The money is coming from the CARES Act that was passed in March of this year. The funding will go towards upgrading and maintaining the Montgomery Transit System, or “The M.” It will include things like adding and…
Mayor Reed Encourages Residents to Follow CDC Guidelines During Holidays
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed met with Alabama State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, on Tuesday to remind city residents to stay cautious during the holiday season. As Montgomery COVID-19 cases have risen this month, Mayor Reed says he doesn’t want people to forget about CDC guidelines around the holidays. State health officer, Dr. Harris, recommends getting tested before traveling. If…
