Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery marks a record year of family enjoyment, rodeo excitement, and community support
30th Annual Buckmasters Expo The 30th Annual Buckmasters Expo, presented by Mountain Dew, drew over 25,000 attendees to downtown Montgomery from August 15-17, 2025. Organizers are calling this the best year yet. This year saw the return of the Young Bucks Ballroom, where kids and families could engage in free activities like balloon art, crafts, […]
Montgomery state Senate district breaches Voting Rights Act
Federal Judge Rules Alabama Senate Map Violates Voting Rights A federal judge has determined that Alabama’s Senate map infringes on the Voting Rights Act by minimizing the voting strength of Black residents in and around Montgomery. In a ruling on Friday, US District Judge Anna Manasco supported several advocacy groups, such as the ACLU, NAACP, […]
Federal judge mandates a new State Senate district in the Montgomery area, excluding Huntsville.
A federal judge recently increased the scrutiny on Alabama’s redistricting efforts. The ruling indicated that Alabama’s Senate map from 2021 breaches voting rights laws specifically in the Montgomery area, but this was not the case for Huntsville. Consequently, there’s now a restriction preventing the state from utilizing the existing plans in future elections. The court, […]
Will Tuberville send the National Guard to Birmingham and Montgomery as Trump did in DC? Absolutely.
Referring to a recent murder-free week in DC, President Trump’s federal intervention in local law enforcement has sparked hundreds of arrests. On Friday, the governor of Alabama mentioned his commitment to tackling crime in major cities. During an interview on “Longshore and McKnight,” Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), who is running for governor in 2026, was […]
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed shares budget plan with City Council
Montgomery’s Proposed Budget for 2026 On Tuesday, Montgomery Mayor Stephen L. Reid presented a proposed budget for the General Fund Management and Debt Services for 2026 to the City Council. This budget, totaling $353.2 million, marks a 6.5% increase from the last year. Reid emphasized that the budget reflects the city’s growth and the values […]
Montgomery medical transport service encounters troubles due to lower Medicaid rates
Since 2009, Eddie and Kara Harris have been running Selective Transport, a service that provides non-emergency medical transportation for Montgomery residents, including wheelchair and outpatient transport for various medical appointments. Recently, they reached out to the Alabama Medicaid agency, hoping to meet Commissioner Beau Orford to discuss their worries about a drop in compensation rates […]
Montgomery mother supports CHOOSE Act, urges parents: ‘Take action, it’s just paperwork’
Mothers utilizing the Please select ACT program, part of the 2024 Student Education Act, are encouraging others to join after witnessing its positive effects on children’s education. Breauna McDade, from Montgomery, expressed satisfaction with the local education system but emphasizes her desire for her children to attend schools that reinforce the values taught at home. […]
Steve Marshall: Trump’s new crime initiative in D.C. follows Alabama’s successful strategy in Montgomery
Alabama AG Steve Marshall Applauds Trump’s Crime-Fighting Efforts Alabama’s Attorney General, Steve Marshall, is expressing his belief that President Donald Trump is taking cues from Alabama in addressing crime in Washington, D.C. Recently, Trump announced that he has taken control of the metropolitan police in D.C. and plans to deploy 800 National Guards to the […]
Montgomery takes action against problematic jazz bar following reports of violence, drugs, and harassment.
The Montgomery City Council is responding to an increase in safety-related complaints concerning various downtown establishments. 1048 Jazz & Blues, found on East Fairview Avenue, is currently under scrutiny after patrons and residents from the nearby Cloverdale area have voiced concerns about incidents of violence. In a temporary measure, the bar is required to close […]
Montgomery will hold the 2027 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series.
Montgomery to Host 2027 DYB Baseball World Series Montgomery has been chosen to host the 2027 Diamond Youth Baseball Division I and II “A” World Series, marking the return of this notable youth baseball tournament to the capital for the first time since 1988. After a competitive bidding process, Montgomery emerged victorious against four other […]