Mayor Steven L. Reed this week announced two appointments to his cabinet. Darryl Washington will serve as Director of Economic Development, and David Card has been named Director of Parks and Recreation.
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During his time before the May 17th meeting of the Montgomery City Council Mayor Steven Reed asked the council to vote on a resolution outlining the city's plans for spending a portion of the American Rescue Plan Funding it has already received. The plan included six items which the city wis…
Drew Martin
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As part of its meeting on May 17th the Montgomery County Commission heard from representatives of two companies that are seeking to ensure minority involvement in various projects the county is planning.
Drew Martin
Reporter
Faulkner University recently launched a brand new College of Health Sciences and currently offer graduate programs in speech-language pathology, physicians assistant, physical therapy and now OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.
On Thanksgiving weekend in 2004 people in Montgomery were shocked to learn of the murders of Brent Springford, Sr. and his wife Charlotte who were brutally beaten to death in their own home in the Garden District.
Drew Martin
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Sports
The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board, a day after voting to postpone region play in spring sports, voted in new classification alignments on Tuesday morning.
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Opinion
This weekend, we honor and remember all who fought and fell in defense of our nation. Every day, we enjoy freedoms that are enshrined by the Constitution but paid by the blood and sacrifice of our fallen military heroes. As a tradition that dates back more than 150 years ago following the ca…
During the pandemic, I officiated at the home-going of a great Christian businessman and friend, Bobby Norment. He led Norment Industries in Montgomery to become a successful international business. They provided security products for government buildings, prisons, embassies, court houses, etc.
John Ed Mathison
Contributing Writer
The governor’s races of bygone years were a lot more fun and colorful than today’s. We would have 10 to 15 candidates. There would be three or four favorites, but we would have 10 others that would make an effort to crisscross the state and have fun and cut up a little bit to garner publicit…
Steve Flowers
Contributing Writer
After months of hearing the term “woke liberal” every time I have turned on the television, the votes have finally been cast, the polls closed. I predict a Governor Kay Ivey victory. Katie Britt will lead the field for U.S. Senate. Self-funded candidate Mike Durant couldn’t prove himself “Al…
Jeff Martin
Publisher
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Society, Leisure and Weddings
Perfect spring weather on March 26th set the stage for a beautiful evening celebrating the engagement of Eliza Parrott and Forrest Yarbrough. …
The Camellia Ball recently held its fifty-third dance for area high school students at Montgomery Country Club on Saturday, March 12, 2022. T…
Paintings of renowned artist, Priscilla Crommelin, will be exhibited May 12-June 17 at Stonehenge Gallery in Montgomery, Alabama. The event is…
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There is always something going-on at the Arts Center. Currently, the Pike Road Arts Council's first show of the year has opened. The current theme of those works of art shown is "Thresholds: Passing Through." Whether these paths represent a homecoming, a new beginning, a reminder to open yo…
Fred Marshall
Contributing Writer
The Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery presents Tavern Fest 2021. This year's event features Southern Rock greats, Wet Willie with 2021 Grammy winner, lead singer, and co founder, Jimmy Hall. Come and enjoy this outdoor event that benefits the community preservation and education efforts o…
Each year, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts’ Flimp Festival draws families from all across the city. The event combines imagination, creativity, and art and games, making it enjoyable for all ages. As for the grown-ups, they enjoyed the music of Calliope Pettis and Wanda Wesolowski of Mont…
Fred Marshall
Contributing Writer