Dexter Ave. Organist Althea Thomas Dies

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.

Montgomery Mayor Urges Help in Absence of SNAP

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

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.

Ivey Proclaims Veterans Week in Alabama

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

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

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.

Changes to SNAP Rules: You Must Prove You Work

WASHINGTON--If you get SNAP benefits, you should be aware of the changes to the program that took effect this weekend. The new restrictions and requirements require most people applying to provide proof that they work.More than 700,000 people in Alabama get SNAP benefits, according... Read More.

Halloween Shooting Likely a Murder-Suicide

MONTGOMERY, Ala.--Montgomery Police say a shooting that happened Halloween night was likely a murder-suicide.When police arrived on the scene at Haynes Lane near Perry Hill Rd., about 10:45 Friday, they found a woman dead and a man who had a life-threatening gunshot wound.He died... Read More.