One on One with Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed
Our David Lamb recently discussed crime and education in the Capital City with Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed.
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U.S. Air Force Releases Accident Report in Feb. 19 Training Jet Crash in Montgomery
The U.S. Air Force has released an accident report detailing the events that lead to a training aircraft crash in Montgomery that killed two service members.
Suspected First Baptist Church Arsonist Now Faces Federal Charges
A sworn statement by a federal agent says the woman showed up at services before the fire. It says she raised suspicions with odd actions and a comment about the “rich white men” who had led the congregation.
Stolen MPD Vehicle Crashes Near Pine Level
One man is in custody after stealing a police car in Montgomery and later crashing it near Pine Level. Montgomery police say it started just after 1:00 p.m. in the 3900 block of Marie Cook Drive. Police responded to the area in reference to a suspicious person, detaining 36-year-old Brandon Bazzell. While Bazzell was in custody, he stole a marked…
Alabama Statues Honor Slaves Subject to Experimental Surgery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A new monument in Montgomery pays tribute to three enslaved Black women who were subjected to experimental surgery by a 19th-century physician celebrated for advancing women’s health. Al.com reports that the statues of Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey were unveiled Friday. They were three of numerous Black women Dr. J. Marion Sims operated on while in Montgomery….
Abandoned Downtown Montgomery Apartment Complex Getting Major Makeover
A longtime eyesore in downtown Montgomery is undergoing a dramatic transformation.
Developers Jud and Tom Blount led a group that purchased the Grove Court apartments earlier this year with plans to restore the property to it’s former glory.
Downtown Montgomery Restaurant Getting Closer to Completion
The City Fed building downtown is in the midst of a massive makeover.
Once complete, the Capitol City will have a new restaurant that the man behind the project calls a diamond for downtown Montgomery.
Some City Council Members Are Expressing Safety Concerns for Panhandlers
Some Montgomery City council members are addressing safety concerns involving panhandlers. This is not about the legality of panhandling, the main concern from some city officials is the possibility of traffic accidents due to people soliciting goods or services on the sides of major roads and highways.
Pay It Forward: Konica Harris of Montgomery
Four years ago, C.J. Knight was a freshman football player at Park Crossing High School and was severely injured at football practice, paralyzing him from the chest down. Since then his mother, Konica Harris, has been his caregiver 24/7.
Pike Road High School Band Talks Battling Summer Heat at Practice
Pike Road High School band like others are gearing up for the football season, with recent band camps and after school rehearsals. One of the most important things for the band is to make sure that all members are healthy and ready to march. Having long practices marching outdoors in the heat can sometimes be a bit overwhelming.
