Alabama Lawmakers Will Redraw Congressional and Legislative Districts
Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery this week to redraw congressional and legislative districts.
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Mayors of Alabama’s largest cities gathering in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The mayors of Alabama’s 10 largest cities are holding two days of meetings in the capital to discuss legislative priorities and other issues. A statement from the city of Montgomery says Mayor Steven Reed will play host for the gathering, which began Sunday and continues Monday. The mayors of Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Auburn, Dothan,…
Montgomery Biscuits Host Annual “Ballpark Trick or Treat”
Halloween came to Riverwalk Stadium early as the Montgomery Biscuits held their annual “Ballpark Trick or Treat”.
Pop-Up Walking Trail in Cloverdale
River Region Trails has constructed a pop-up walking trail in old Cloverdale to give residents a sneak peek of their vision for an 85-mile master plan for walking and biking trails in Montgomery.
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.
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.
