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City of Montgomery Thanks Residents and Crews for Storm Cleanup Efforts

Thursday, January 29 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY, AL — The City of Montgomery extends its heartfelt thanks to our residents for their patience and cooperation as we continue cleaning up from last weekend’s severe storms. We also want to recognize and commend the hardworking crews from the Montgomery Sanitation and Street... Read More.

Montgomery Man Charged with Second-Degree Arson Following Plum Street Fire

Tuesday, January 27 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Jan. 27, 2026 – A Montgomery man has been charged with second-degree arson after confessing to starting a fire in a vacant residence on Plum Street late Monday night. Montgomery Fire Rescue units responded to a structure fire in the 1800 block of... Read More.

City of Montgomery Provides Overnight Storm Response Update

Monday, January 26 by Praise 96.5

I-85 Open; Warming Center Open; Power Restoration Ongoing Montgomery, Ala. — City of Montgomery officials provided an evening update on storm recovery efforts, highlighting progress made through coordinated response efforts among city departments, county partners, and utility providers. City leaders emphasized that every minute matters for residents... Read More.

Montgomery Fire/Rescue Responds to Residential Fire on Essex Place

Monday, January 26 by Praise 96.5

Montgomery Fire/Rescue Responds to Residential Fire on Essex Place MONTGOMERY, Ala., Jan. 26, 2026 -- On Jan. 25, 2026, at approximately 10:01 p.m., Montgomery Fire/Rescue units responded to a structure fire at 2600 block of Essex Place. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and flames... Read More.

Dexter Ave. Organist Althea Thomas Dies

Sunday, November 23 by Praise 96.5

MONTOGOMERY, Ala.--Dexter Ave. King Memorial Baptist Church organist Althea Thomas has died. Her family reported that she died Friday at Jackson Hospital. Thomas was hired to play organ at the church in 1955 by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and did so for more than... Read More.

City Looking at Vicious Dogs and Possibly Updating Ordinances

Wednesday, November 19 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY, Ala.--A series of complaints about vicious dogs and a recent attack have some members of the Montgomery City Council considering whether to update the city's ordinances to deal more efficiently with wayward animals. As it stands the city rules follow state law, which provides... Read More.

Montgomery Mayor Urges Help in Absence of SNAP

Wednesday, November 12 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY, Ala.--In his monthly press briefing Wednesday, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed asked people to continue helping and even to step it up for people who are unable to buy groceries. The government shutdown may be over soon, but has not ended and SNAP benefits are... Read More.

Warming Center Hours for Monday Night

Monday, November 10 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY, Ala.--In accordance with the City of Montgomery and the Emergency Management Agency’s cold weather plan (i.e., to provide a warming center when temperatures are forecast to be below 32 degrees for 4 hours or more), on Monday, November 10, 2025 from 7:00pm to... Read More.

Cold Snap Coming, Warming Centers to Open, How You Can Help

Friday, November 7 by Praise 96.5

MONTOGOMERY, Ala.--A couple of cold fronts are expected to come through Alabama this weekend, which will drop temperatures into the 40s for highs in the Montgomery area Monday, with lows into the mid to upper 20s. When it gets that cold the city opens a... Read More.

Ivey Proclaims Veterans Week in Alabama

Wednesday, November 5 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY, Ala.--As the United States of America approaches its 250th birthday, Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed Wednesday, November 5 through Tuesday, November 11, as Veterans Week in Alabama, honoring the more than 400,000 veterans who call the state home and reaffirming Alabama’s... Read More.

Blue Cross, Ala. Medical Assoc. Make Promises on Coverage

Wednesday, November 5 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY, Ala.--Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama and the Alabama State Medical Association say they have reached some agreement on changes to health care coverage in the state and that includes a promise to never use AI in the decision-making process. Both entities promise that AI... Read More.

Johnny Moss, III Sworn in as Mayor of Selma

Tuesday, November 4 by Praise 96.5

SELMA, Ala.--Johnny Moss, III was sworn in as mayor of Selma Monday, along with members of the city council. The mayor called for everyone to work together for the betterment of the city. “Even if your vote was cast for someone else, I believe God still... Read More.

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