Legislature considering allowing state to take over staffing at Montgomery Police Department
A bill that could put state officials in charge of police staffing in Montgomery is expected to reach the Alabama Senate floor next week.
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WATCH: Mayor Steven Reed outlines city progress so far in 2026
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the city is experiencing positive momentum in public safety, emergency response, infrastructure investment, housing affordability and downtown development.
Montgomery mayor outlines 2025 crime statistics, progress made in city
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has outlined crime statistics in the city in 2025 and the overall progress he says the city is making in many areas.
Donald Watkins, Jr., withdraws name from consideration for City of Montgomery position
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that Donald Watkins, Jr., has withdrawn his name from consideration as the director of Small and Minority Business Development.
City of Montgomery honors new 911 communications graduates
The City of Montgomery is recognizing seven graduates who are now certified to be emergency 911 dispatchers and operators.
Local political leaders address Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
Three of this area’s top political leaders have addressed the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce about key issues they are facing.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, police chief angered over mass shooting suspect’s release on bond
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Police Chief James Graboys are expressing anger over the release of one of the four mass shooting suspects on bond.
Montgomery Personnel Board Questions Mayor Reed’s Plan to Hire Convicted Felon, Postpones Salary Vote
“Starting a convicted felon at $120,960 not only sends the wrong message to the city,” said board member Seale. “It sends the wrong message to all the first responders and garbage collectors who’ve been asking for raises.”
Montgomery Mayor Requests Salary Approval to Hire Ex-Fraud Convict as City’s Director of Small Business Development
Donald Watkins Jr. was convicted of one count of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy in 2019.
City of Montgomery’s chief of staff resigns
The City of Montgomery has announced that Chief of Staff Jerime Reid has resigned from his position.
