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Portion of Coliseum Boulevard closed for Repairs

Friday, August 28 by Terry Barber

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A portion of Coliseum Boulevard will close to through traffic beginning at approximately 9 a.m. Friday, August 28, as crews conduct emergency repairs to a sewer line. The closure will affect Coliseum Boulevard between Biltmore Avenue and Federal Drive. Barricades and signage will be installed,... Read More.

Tuesday, May 26 by Terry Barber

187 New Jobs Coming to Tuskegee MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $400,000 grant to the city of Tuskegee to support the development of a new automotive supplier plant that is slated to hire 187 workers. The Community Development Block Grant will fund the infrastructure... Read More.

THE WELLNESS COALITION BRINGS 5th ANNUAL “A TOUR OF WELLNESS” COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS TO MONTGOMERY AND COOSADA

Monday, April 6 by Terry Barber

THE WELLNESS COALITION BRINGS 5th ANNUAL “A TOUR OF WELLNESS” COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS TO MONTGOMERY AND COOSADA Free refreshments, health and wellness services, and activities for the entire family. Montgomery, Ala. – The Wellness Coalition is hosting its fifth annual A Tour of Wellness community health fair series... Read More.

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