Loveless Academic Magnet Program (LAMP), Booker T. Washington Arts Magnet High School (BTW) and Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School (BrewTech) are consistently ranked among the highest performing high schools in the state – and, indeed, in the nation – by educational ranking sources, inc…
The Montgomery County Board of Education honored four of its employees during the most recent board meeting for stepping up in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West announced recentlyy his appointment of Ms. Leanne Mallory Carroll ’05 and Ms. Stephanie Hicks to new leadership roles at the College. Effective immediately, Ms. Carroll will serve as the Vice President for Strategic Academic Initiatives and Ms. Hi…
Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law was just named to The Princeton Review’s 2021 Best Law Schools list.
The Junior League of Montgomery is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities for women in the River Region who are looking to enhance their career, business, or personal brand. The EmpowHERment Scholarship was created to help support women achieve their goals and aspirations while making ou…
In recent weeks many of Alabama’s hospitals, especially in metro areas have been dealing with higher and higher caseloads of Covid-19 patients. Former State Health Officer and current President of the Alabama Hospital Association Dr. Don Williamson told one news outlet last week, "I think we…
The Covid 19 pandemic has significantly stymied air travel worldwide. Commercial air travel constitutes the smallest number of aircraft, but the largest amount of revenue in the United States. General aviation, especially small-often single engine aircraft, has been declining for decades. On…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday announced that ADPH will provide COVID-19 vaccinations for people 75 years old or older, as well as first responders, including law enforcement and firefighters, statewide by appointment only effectiv…
Connie Deal has been named the Alabama Art Educator of the Year by the Alabama Art Education Association, an organization of over 200 art educators both public and private from across the state of Alabama.
Wells Fargo’s District Manager Craig Busby recently surprised the Montgomery Area Food Bank CEO Richard Deem with a $35,000 donation to help put more meals on tables this holiday season. The surprise was part of Wells Fargo’s “Many hearts. One Community” holiday campaign aimed at celebrating…
The annual Chad Stewart Award was presented to LaBarron Boone of Beasley Allen for his love of God and commitment to our community.
“Meet me at Fleming’s around 5:00 PM,” the man said. “I think Booth is supposed to be there.” “Yeah, sure will,” was the reply. Or, “No, I can’t go fishing this afternoon. I have to take these chairs and silverware over to Freeny’s for that party. Maybe tomorrow.” And then, “I’ve got reserva…
On December 9, 2020, Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law announced the recipient of its 2019–2020 Most Outstanding First Year Student Award.
December in Alabama has always been interesting. Christmas, of course, is always a favorite time of year, as is New Years Eve. But throughout history, other December dates are memorable, though not all of them are celebrated, or even remembered without prompting. Let's take a look at a few o…
Last week, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2020 MGM Impact Maker Awards. For the third year in a row, the Chamber’s Montgomery Business Journal announced the awards campaign to showcase member businesses and individuals who are making considerable impacts…
‘Tis the season of COVID, and one can be forgiven for craving a tasty treat as a reward. Tiers of Sweetness, a family owned and community-based custom bakery, was bringing local pride, support, and sinful deliciousness to a nation-wide contest called, Greatest Baker. This competition took in…
AUBURN – Governor Kay Ivey joined leaders of SiO2 Materials Science and other officials today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a facility where the Auburn company has launched production of unique vials to be used in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines.
The Montgomery County Election Center is the proud recipient of a $534,489 grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL). The CTCL COVID-19 Response Grant Program provides grants to local election offices to ensure they have the critical resources needed to safely serve every voter du…
Mayor Steven L. Reed convened a new task force last week comprising medical, health and community leaders who will help coordinate Montgomery’s continued COVID-19 response as cities across the nation and the state face a surge of Coronavirus activity that has been growing each day.