Reed sworn in for second term as mayor of Montgomery
Reed took his oath of office, alongside the rest of the Montgomery City Council, during a swearing-in ceremony in Montgomery.
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Mobile police shoot, kill 16-year-old during pre-dawn raid
Mobile's mayor announced an immediate ban on most pre-dawn search warrants and a call for a comprehensive review of MPD policies.
Man presses charges against co-captain in Riverfront brawl
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and police emphasized the charges don’t come from the Montgomery law enforcement.
Three of seven library board seats up for grabs in Prattville
Three of the seven board members that have been serving during a tumultuous time for the library have now resigned.
Lee County sheriff: No evidence of crime on Copeland’s devices
The update should put an end to the whisper campaign against Copeland.
Lee County Democratic Party expresses sadness over Mayor Copeland’s passing
"We condemn, in the strongest terms, the use of discriminatory and hateful rhetoric to target the personal lives of individuals."
Death of Smiths Station mayor under investigation, not online posts
“We are investigating the specific circumstance surrounding his death,” Jones told AL.com.
Montgomery council overrides mayor, bans all flags and Christmas decorations
A "neutrality resolution" will prevent the city from supporting charitable causes, flying various non-governmental flags and displaying Christmas decorations.
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Alabama town mourns mayor’s death after forced outing
Copeland, also a pastor at First Baptist Church in Phenix City, was a beloved figure and married father of three.