Meta plans to grow its Montgomery data center, increasing local investments to $1.5 billion.
Meta to Expand Montgomery Data Center On Tuesday, Meta, the company behind social media giant Facebook, revealed its intention to invest in two new buildings at the Montgomery Data Center. This move will bring the total investment in the Montgomery area to over $1.5 billion, significantly increasing the data center’s footprint by nearly 1.3 million […]
Meta is increasing its Montgomery data center, raising total investment to $1.5 billion.
Meta’s Expansion in Montgomery Meta is set to grow its Montgomery Data Center, contributing to a total of over $1.5 billion in investments in the capital of Alabama. This announcement came during a private construction tour with local and state officials, solidifying Montgomery’s status as a burgeoning tech and innovation center in the southeastern United […]
Governor Ivey: Birmingham and Montgomery are not currently on the National Guard list, but Alabama will be prepared if the situation changes.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has voiced her backing for President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in cities dealing with violent crime. Trump has already mobilized the Federal National Guard in Washington, D.C., to address crime issues, and Memphis, Tennessee, is next on the list. The White House is also considering sending troops […]
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. […]