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Montgomery mayor details alleged extortion scheme in response to leaked audio

Mayor Steven Reed said he has started the process of taking legal action against Charles Lee, who he said leaked the audio.
February 22, 2023

Jones urges public to heed surging COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Thursday pleaded with the public to take COVID-19 seriously, especially now, as reopening of schools and Fourth of July celebrations near. Meanwhile, the state continues to see record numbers of new cases and hospitalizations.  Alabama on Thursday saw a fourth straight day for record-high COVID-19 hospitalizations — and a … Continued
July 2, 2020

Admitting error is not a sign of weakness

We would be so much better off with more Glen Pruitts in the political world.  There are, right now, dozens of people laughing at that sentence. Because they know Pruitt. They know of his history on the Montgomery City Council, his gaffes and unrefined explanations. They know about his rendition of “Strokin’” on stage at … Continued
June 18, 2020

Montgomery mayor issues order mandating face masks in public

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced an executive order Wednesday mandating the wearing of face masks in the city, a day after the City Council vote on the requirement failed in a 4-4 tie. Reed said that after listening to warnings from health experts, he decided that the rule was necessary. Montgomery has seen rising hospitalizations … Continued
June 17, 2020

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed asks public to stay home for “next few nights” amid protests

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed at a Monday afternoon press conference asked the public to stay at home for the next few nights, if they can.  Reed’s words came after peaceful protests in Birmingham turned into a riot early Monday morning. Numerous businesses were burned, and two reporters were attacked. Protests were likely to begin Monday … Continued
June 1, 2020

Montgomery orders “indefinite” curfew to slow spread of virus

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed on Friday ordered a curfew for Alabama’s capital city, which went into effect immediately and will be in place “indefinitely” as city officials try to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  The curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m until 5.am. each day  “We’re doing this as a measure … Continued
March 27, 2020

Mayor Reed announces Chip Hill as chief of staff

On Wednesday, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced the appointment of Chip Hill as his Chief of Staff.  In order to facilitate a smooth transition, Hill will be coordinating with retiring Chief of Staff Mac McLeod and will assume full duties of the office on March 1. “I am excited that Chip Hill has agreed to … Continued
February 6, 2020

New Montgomery mayor asked Gov. Ivey to make his wife the probate judge

New Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed pressured Gov. Kay Ivey and her staff to appoint his wife as Montgomery County Probate Judge, filling the position left vacant by Reed’s election, and Reed lobbied against the position being given to any of his mayoral opponents, multiple sources have confirmed to APR.  Late Tuesday evening, Reed responded to … Continued
November 20, 2019