Montgomery curfew ordinance under discussion
A committee met this morning to discuss a citywide curfew in the wake of the mass shooting that happened downtown on October 4.
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COVER Expo provides resources to Montgomery families
Dozens of people went to the COVER Expo in the Chisholm neighborhood of Montgomery to find out about community resources and meet a young man who turned his life around.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed explains why he vetoed resolution to help Jackson Hospital
Action 8 News has received a statement from the Office of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed to explain why he vetoed a city council resolution offering support for Jackson Hospital.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed vetoes city council resolution to help Jackson Hospital
Action 8 News has confirmed that Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has vetoed a city council resolution aimed at helping Jackson Hospital keep its doors open as it struggles through bankruptcy.
Montgomery city officials, business leaders come together in wake of mass shooting
Montgomery city leaders and downtown business owners have come together to talk about the mass shooting and what can be done to ensure that downtown continues thriving.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital gets lifeline to remain open, at least for now
Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital has received additional funding to allow it to remain open, at least until later this year.
Montgomery City Council member calls for delay, review of upcoming gun show
Montgomery City Council member Marche Johnson says she wants an upcoming gun show to be delayed and reviewed following the mass shooting that left two people dead and a dozen injured, some critically.
Montgomery City Council Approves Resolution to Help Keep Jackson Hospital Open
The Montgomery City Council has voted to pursue helping bankrupt Jackson Hospital stay open.
Montgomery City Council Suspends Downtown Entertainment District Designation
After lengthy discussion, the council voted unanimously to suspend the downtown entertainment district designation indefinitely.
Montgomery City Council Passes Record $353.2 Million Budget, 10% Raise For Firefighters Denied
An ordinance requiring council approval for contracts of $50,000 or more failed, giving the mayor more freedom to approve contracts without council oversight.
