As Governor Kay Ivey plans to extend the mask mandate one last time, through April 9, several residents gave their opinions to this announcement. For many River Region residents, seeing Texas and Mississippi lift their mask mandates gave them hope Gov. Ivey would soon follow. “I was hoping that would be us,” said resident, Jody, “but evidently it did not.”…
That’s My Child (TMC) hosted its first-ever charity golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 26. The inaugural tournament saw over 60 participants swinging in the tournament. The money raised is used to help the organization with its youth’s needs for success. Despite the pandemic and weather related issues, officials say they had an overwhelming out of people in the river region…
The Alabama National Fair wrapped up on Sunday, Oct. 18, with a successful turnout despite the pandemic and mother nature. Things looked a little different this year, with no indoor activities, vendors, less rides, and limited attendance. Though, Garrett Coliseum was still open to nearly 7,000 residents each day. The fair is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Kiwanis…
The Town of Pike Road partnered with LifeSouth for a community blood drive in honor of the town’s founders’ week. LifeSouth officials say the river region is in emergency need of blood donations and encourages everyone to donate if possible. If you would like to donate blood please visit their donor center located at 4139 Carmichael Rd. or visit their…
HALLOWEEN: Many Halloween events around Montgomery have been cancelled due to the pandemic. Though all hope is not lost, the Montgomery Sheriff’s office and Penton Farms decided to continue on with their events with COVID safety measures in place. The annual Sheriff’s office ‘Spooktacular’ event will be a drive thru event held on the evening of Halloween. Families participating will…
The first-ever Street Dining on Dexter was hosted by the City of Montgomery and Downtown Business Association. The event featured art vendors, live music, and extra tables with seating around the Court Square Fountain for residents to go out and enjoy the scenery. While in midst of the pandemic the city is searching for ways to support local businesses, “This…
Montgomery Counts met with city officials Monday, Sept. 28 to give one last plea to River Region residents to take the census before time runs out. Mayor Steven L. Reed, Montgomery County Commission Doug Singleton, and U.S Congressional representatives spoke about the benefits of full participation in the census, that only happens once every ten years. “You count everyone in…
Twenty-six high school football teams from Autauga, Montgomery and Elmore Counties took part in the event at the Garrett Coliseum. Categories: High School, LACEUP, Sports Tags: autauga, elmore, football, Garrett Coliseum, high school, media day, montgomery, prep, RIVER REGION
River Region leaders are stepping in to support our small businesses affected by the coronavirus. “We’re all in this together. And we realize that small businesses are the backbone of the communities,” Chamber Foundation Chairman Willie Durham said. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce ‘s Chamber Foundation– along with city and county officials– have created the Recover Together Small Business…
The word we all pray no doctor says to our loved ones or ourselves: cancer. Unfortunately, it is a word my family is familiar with. When I was in high school, my precious, spunky 6-year-old cousin went to the doctor. Expecting to walk out with nothing more than an ear infection, she and my family walked out with a lot…
