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City Council Representative Julie Beard to host District 2 Town Hall

Monday, March 16 by Praise 96.5

City Council Representative Julie Beard to host District 2 Town Hall MONTGOMERY, AL — City Councilwoman Julie Turner Beard will host a District 2 town hall meeting on Monday, March 23, at Dalraida Baptist Church, 3838 Wares Ferry Road. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the... Read More.

Montgomery Fire/Rescue units responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Duncan Drive

Monday, February 23 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 23, 2026—Montgomery Fire/Rescue units responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Duncan Drive early Monday morning, successfully containing the blaze with no reported injuries. At approximately 1:59 a.m., Engine 10, Engine 7, Truck 41, Rescue 91, and Car... Read More.

Warming Center Opens During Overnight Hours Tonight,

Monday, February 23 by Praise 96.5

Montgomery, AL Warming Center Opens During Overnight Hours Tonight, Monday, February 23, 2026. MONTGOMERY, AL - 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... Read More.

arming Center Opens During Overnight Hours Tonight 2/6/26

Thursday, February 5 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY, AL - 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), the City of Montgomery will activate it’s... Read More.

State surplus property auction begins online this Saturday, Feb. 7

Thursday, February 5 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY – A wide array of items from trucks, boats and bicycles to electronics, fitness equipment and office furniture will be up for bid starting this Saturday in the latest online state surplus property auction. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and... Read More.

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.

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