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Montgomery commissioner says threats followed Jackson Hospital bailout vote

Dan Harris says critics threatened his family after Jackson Hospital vote as county weighs hospital bailouts, school tax, and fiscal stability.

January 8, 2026

Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection

Despite criticism from all corners, the MPS school board pushed forward with a controversial superintendent selection

April 9, 2025

Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process

Revelations that one of two finalists was caught up in a 2021 fraud investigation has raised more questions about an already questionable MPS search.

April 4, 2025

Montgomery citizens form PAC in response to Board’s removal of superintendent

A new PAC has been formed in Montgomery to push back against board members who pushed out a popular superintendent.

October 8, 2024

Montgomery superintendent situation heats up

The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce of Thursday passed a resolution asking the Montgomery school board to reconsider the actions that led to Brown's resignation.

September 27, 2024

The Montgomery school system is in a self-made mess

Disparaging public comments and a demand for a retraction are the latest in a sad state of affairs for MPS.

September 25, 2024

Montgomery Public Schools superintendent resigns

Superintendent Melvin J. Brown announced Saturday that he will be resigning at the end of October.

September 16, 2024

ASU to receive a $2 million grant to help prevent violence in public schools

The project will target five MPS elementary schools for comprehensive interventions to reduce school violence.

June 16, 2023

In a dark year, ASU has been a bright spot

"From drive-up testing to vaccines in the community to vaccinating public school teachers, ASU has been a leader."

February 25, 2021

MPS to return to virtual learning until teachers, staff receive COVID vaccine

The decision comes after a rash of deaths and calls from the AEA for the district to reevaluate its protocols.

January 25, 2021