Public safety Montgomery Mayor Reed welcomes state partnership, wants holistic approach on crime Following a weekend mass shooting, Reed said his conversation with Ivey was productive and he welcomes any assistance with fighting crime. Josh MoonOctober 10, 2025
Public safety Montgomery PD still seeking multiple suspects following Saturday shooting The Montgomery City Council also voted to suspend the downtown entertainment district in response to the shooting. Jacob HolmesOctober 8, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s a solution to Montgomery’s crime problem The solution to Montgomery's crime problem—to any city's crime problem—is usually pretty easy to identify and very hard to find the will to solve. Josh MoonOctober 7, 2025
News Montgomery leaders call for stronger gun regulation, safety programs Following a deadly weekend shooting, Montgomery leaders offered sharply different views on gun violence and how to curb it in the state capital. Mary Claire WootenOctober 7, 2025
News Montgomery mass shooting leaves 2 dead, criticism and heartbreak The shooting took place during an unusually busy weekend in Montgomery, sending tourists scrambling for cover. Josh MoonOctober 6, 2025
Health Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council With only $2 million left, officials warned the city council that Jackson Hospital faced imminent closure without a critical loan to cover expenses. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2025
Economy Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion Meta plans to invest in two new buildings at its Montgomery Data Center, increasing its footprint and local investments to over $1.5 billion. Wesley WalterSeptember 24, 2025
Local news Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed addresses weekend violence Reed called for accountability and a collective commitment to peace after weekend violence left families grieving. StaffSeptember 22, 2025
News Enterprise High School student wins ALBBAA’s Road Trip Photo Contest A young photographer captured a winning shot during his sister’s travel softball tournament, showcasing the diverse experiences available in Alabama's Black Belt. StaffAugust 26, 2025
Courts Federal judge: Montgomery state Senate district violates Voting Rights Act A federal judge found the state Senate map diluted the voting power of Black Alabamians, requiring a redrawn Montgomery-area district. Alex JobinAugust 25, 2025