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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.

Changes to SNAP Rules: You Must Prove You Work

Sunday, November 2 by Praise 96.5

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

Sunday, November 2 by Praise 96.5

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.

State Holds Surplus Property Auction

Saturday, November 1 by Praise 96.5

The Alabama Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs, Surplus Property Division, is currently holding an auction of surplus state and federal property.The auction extends through Nov. 9.To find out how to become a qualified bidder, visit https://adeca.alabama.gov/publicauctions/. All auction items... Read More.

City Helps Organize for People Who Normally Get SNAP Benefits

Thursday, October 30 by Praise 96.5

MONTGOMERY, Ala.--If you normally get SNAP benefits, you should be aware that with those benefits likely not being distributed in November that the City of Montgomery has helped organize some relief.A news release from the city outlines some organizations and churches that have agreed... Read More.