Montgomery County breaks with city, votes down Jackson Hospital funds
The 2–2 vote blocked $15 million in potential funding for the struggling hospital, leading city council members to warn people could die.
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Montgomery police chief renews gun law push amid rising violence
Chief James Graboys reported over 100 felony charges this month while urging legislative action to close perceived loopholes in Alabama's permitless carry law.
Events announced to mark the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Seventy years after Rosa Parks’ arrest, civil rights luminaries and descendants will gather in Alabama to honor the movement’s legacy.
November 25, 2025
Gov. Ivey provides update on ALEA enforcement efforts in Montgomery
State troopers completed the initial “Troop Zero” detail, issuing thousands of citations and boosting security around the Capitol Complex.
November 24, 2025
“Billionaires Eat First” campaign kicks off in Montgomery
Activists launched a campaign highlighting SNAP cuts, arguing Republicans prioritized tax breaks for billionaires over food assistance.
Gov. Ivey appoints longtime legal adviser Will Parker to Supreme Court
Governor Kay Ivey named her general counsel, Will Parker, to the Alabama Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by Bill Lewis.
November 10, 2025
Mayor Steven Reed to represent Montgomery at Global Smart City Expo in Barcelona
Reed will join a U.S. delegation at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona, engaging in discussions on urban innovation and inclusive city-building.
November 4, 2025
Following rightwing uproar, Watkins Jr. bows out in Montgomery
Following several days of turmoil over his selection as Montgomery's director of small and minority business, Donald Watkins Jr. is backing out.
Alfa Insurance begins construction at new home office location
Alfa Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation launched renovations at their new corporate headquarters, a win for the Capital City.
October 27, 2025
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See recent postsA suspect in the Montgomery shooting is out on bond. Because that’s the law
One of the basic principles in America is that we don't put innocent people in jail. And all Americans are innocent until proven guilty.