Montgomery Public Schools mandates clear bookbag for all students
Montgomery Public Schools has announced that all students, regardless of grade level, will be required to wear transparent school bags while on school grounds next school year. According to WSFA, the change is part of the school's efforts to better protect students and staff. The transparent school bag policy has already been in place at […]
Montgomery Regional among worst airports in nation for delays
We have all had such experiences. Air travel delays are not an unknown concept to anyone. but, Destinations Of the roughly 2 million flights served, one airport in Alabama has some of the worst delay times in the country, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. On the top 10 list, Montgomery Regional […]
Steven Reed names new interim police chief, public safety advisor amid Montgomery crime chaos
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced two appointments Tuesday to address a complex crisis that has captured the attention of residents and demanded action. Reed named Jim Grayboys as interim police chief and Lawrence Baptiste IV as the city's public safety adviser. Reed introduced Graboys as a 20-year veteran of the Montgomery Police Department, who most […]
You won’t believe how many Biscuits’ games this Montgomery superfan has attended
We've all heard of incredible streaks. Whether it's consecutive wins, consecutive hits, or consecutive runs, streaks are synonymous with glory in sports. But a fandom streak is a whole new level of dedication for sports fans who live for their team's every outcome. During football season, Alabama Crimson Tide fan Tommy Ray has attended 654 […]
7 Things: Hundreds of shots fired in Montgomery; Trump VP pick ready; Biden continues to lie; and more …
7. $65 million skybridge project Huntsville's flood mitigation project is poised to break ground ($47.3 million in federal funding), and while much of the money will go to flood mitigation, the skybridge is the selling point and the main talking point. Now, the city is trying to highlight its goal of revitalizing the downtown area […]
Montgomery ice cream shop robbed twice in two months
Police are currently investigating three separate crimes that occurred within hours of Memorial Day in Montgomery, including one at La Moraleja ice cream shop, the second such incident in two months. Police responded to the 600 block of Charles Street just after 10 a.m. after reports of a shooting that left one man with a […]
Video: 13 injured in Montgomery mass shooting, more than 600 rounds fired
A shooting occurred at a crowded party in the early hours of Sunday, June 23rd, leaving nine people shot and four more injured. At approximately 1:46 a.m., Montgomery Police Department and Firefighters responded to the area of North Pass Road and Alabama River Parkway for a report of a shooting victim. According to Mayor Steven […]
$25,000 reward offered for info on Montgomery triple homicide that included a father-son
Authorities are asking for the public's help in solving a triple homicide that happened at a Hispanic grocery store in Montgomery last week. A $25,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the capture of the shooter, and it has been offered by Montgomery City Council members Oronde Mitchell, Charles Ginright, Glenn Pruitt, Andrew […]
Montgomery voters back school tax renewal, secure $12m annually for education
To demonstrate civic engagement, Montgomery voters overwhelmingly supported The $3.5 million school tax renewal was a decision that underscores the community's unwavering commitment to improving local education. Securing a critical funding source for the next 30 years, this tax update will inject approximately $11 million annually into Montgomery Public Schools and benefit Pike Road School […]
Statue of Rosa Parks unveiled in downtown Montgomery
A new statue dedicated to civil rights legend Rosa Parks has been unveiled by the Equal Justice Initiative in downtown Montgomery. The group held a ceremony last week at the newly constructed Legacy Plaza to commemorate the occasion. “This Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, many of us want to express our love, gratitude, and […]