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The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Alabama News
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts board reveals ‘conflict’ with Mayor Steven Reed after MAGA ‘Bloody Sunday’ ad controversy

A conflict between Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) board members and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is responsible for an ad featuring President Donald Trump’s popular “Make America Great Again” slogan pasted over a picture of the infamous Bloody Sunday in Selma that went viral last week, according to a statement by the MMFA board on Tuesday.

Steven Reed, James Graboys. Alabama News
Montgomery leaders plead for gun reform ahead of legislative session — 'Firearms fuel violence in this city and in this state'

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed recently and interim Montgomery Police Department Chief James Graboys on Tuesday laid out a large display of seized firearms during a press conference as the pair pushed lawmakers to pass gun control legislation. 

MMFA Billboard Alabama News
Group responsible for controversial MAGA Bloody Sunday billboards decries removal as ‘clear act of censorship’

The artist group responsible for the controversial billboards featuring the slogan “Make America Great” over a scene of Selma’s Bloody Sunday recently condemned the decision by the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, calling it a “clear act of censorship.”

Jansbeachhouse Alabama News
Saved by the bell: Montgomery’s Jan’s Beach House Grill won’t close after all

Jan's Beach House Grill will remain open in Montgomery despite earlier reports of its demise.

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Second 16-year-old Montgomery teen charged with capital murder in shooting that left one dead, four wounded

A third teen suspect has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the October slaying of 22-year-old Elden Wright, who was one of five struck in the shooting.

Rodriques Humphrey Alabama News
Mother claims 18-year-old Montgomery murder suspect shot daughter in 2022, suspected in other killings without being questioned by police

A mother has come forward, claiming the 18-year-old suspect charged with murder and attempted murder of a police officer on Tuesday was suspected of killing her daughter and others in recent years without being questioned by police.

Montgomery Interim Police Chief James Graboys Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed appoints interim MPD chief James Graboys to permanently serve in position

After months of searching for a permanent chief of the Montgomery Police Department, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced on Monday that interim MPD Chief James Graboys would serve permanently.

Missing woman Alabama News
Missing Montgomery woman body found in Georgia — on same road as car towed months prior after Montgomery PD failed to enter vehicle into database

According to Georgia police, a Montgomery woman missing since June had her missing car towed by highway patrol that same month, a fact that didn’t alert law enforcement because Montgomery authorities failed to enter her vehicle into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

City of Montgomery Police car stock photo Alabama News
Montgomery Councilman Mitchell on complaints with 911 call center: ‘At the end of the day, the day-to-day operation does fall on the mayor’

Montgomery Councilman Oronde Mitchell recently discussed increasing concerns with the city’s 911 call center, including lengthy wait times when the phone is picked up.

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Montgomery woman seeks justice against alleged predator after seeing his arrest online 25 years later

A Montgomery woman is thankful after seeing a sexual predator who victimized her was placed behind bars 25 years later.

Youh Center Arrests Alabama News
Montgomery County Sheriff asking for FBI civil rights probe into sex abuse claims at youth detention facility

At a Monday press conference, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) discussed the recent arrests of two employees at the Montgomery County Youth Detention Facility for sex-abuse crimes.

Reed ingram Alabama News
State Rep. Ingram says Montgomery needs to enforce new roadside law after pedestrian killed Tuesday night

A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed Tuesday in Montgomery. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) says Montgomery should enforce a new law he passed on roadside loitering.

Montgomery arrests Alabama News
Two men, including 19-year-old, arrested in Montgomery over unrelated murders

Montgomery Police arrested two separate individuals on Thursday in connection with two separate murders earlier this year, with one suspect including a 19-year-old male.

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Montgomery Police officer charged with domestic violence, relieved of duty for ‘unrelated incident’

The Montgomery Police Department (MPD) announced on Monday that it had begun disciplinary proceedings against 32-year-old police officer D’Anthony Green after he was charged with Domestic Violence - third-degree assault on Saturday.

Johnnie Taylor, Sr. Alabama News
Montgomery police charge 23-year-old with capital murder in death of 6-month-old baby boy

The Montgomery Police Department (MPD) announced on Thursday the arrest of a 23-year-old Montgomery man, charging him with capital murder in the death of a six-month-old baby earlier this month.

fentanyl Alabama News
'Complete disregard for the lives of others': Montgomery man gets 20 years for selling fentanyl-laced pills that killed a man

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for selling counterfeit pharmaceutical pills laced with fentanyl that led to the death of another local man.

Haitian migrants Alabama News
Refugee resettlement non-profit boasts partnership with Alabama Legislature; Former House speaker, Huntsville mayor serve on board

As Alabama's leaders lament the ongoing influx of migrants entering the state, one organization that facilitates resettling refugees in Alabama claims to currently partner with the state legislature and has former House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, now the Madison County Commission chairman, and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle on its board.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Montgomery officials seeking assistance from feds to address multiple shootings, homicides over the week — 'We are going to get you'

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Montgomery Police Department interim Police Chief James Graboys recently addressed the past week's uptick in violent crime at a Monday press conference.

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Montgomery Police investigating shooting that left three men and two juveniles wounded

An investigation is currently underway in Montgomery after five people, including two juveniles, were shot on Wednesday evening.

Opelika High School Alabama News
14-year-old Montgomery juvenile charged with terroristic threat that put Opelika High School on lockdown

A 14-year-old Montgomery juvenile has been arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat against Opelika High School after the campus was locked down while police cleared the area on Tuesday.

Steven reed Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor 'I don't f--ing have to damn get the black vote' Reed: Trump Arnold Palmer remarks 'unbecoming of the office'

Kamala Harris surrogate Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed recently appeared on News Nation to criticize former President Donald Trump for a Saturday innuendo regarding the late, great golfer Arnold Palmer’s masculine endowment, saying it was “unbecoming of the office.”

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Montgomery City Council entertains high school student's proposal to change city's 'culturally insensitive' flag for Confederate symbolism

After collecting over 1,300 signatures on an online petition, a Montgomery high school student asked the city council to approve changing the Montgomery City flag, which he claims harkens to the Confederacy.

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Montgomery City Council delays repeal of 'illegal' photo ID firearm ordinance

Members of the Montgomery City Council on Tuesday delayed repealing a recently passed ordinance requiring concealed firearm carriers to have a photo ID.

Concealed carry, gun, pistol Alabama News
Montgomery City Council to consider repealing month-old photo ID firearm ordinance

Members of the Montgomery City Council on Tuesday will consider repealing a controversial recently passed ordinance requiring anyone with a concealed firearm to have a photo ID.

Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham. Alabama News
Montgomery County sheriff boasts of multi-agency task force crime reduction, calls for ban on Glock switches

Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham recently boasted of the success of the recently formed, multi-agency task force designed to reduce rampant crime in Alabama’s capital city and pushed for a statewide ban on Glock switches.

Mexican Store Murder Alabama News
Second teen charged in Montgomery triple murder at Hispanic grocery store

Police have charged a second 18-year-old suspect in the June triple homicide at a Mexican grocery store that sent shockwaves through the community and increased the outcry for city leadership to address violent crime.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed removed from booking site charging up to $20,000 speaking fee after 1819 News report

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s online profile offering speaking engagements for up to $20,000 was abruptly removed from the internet after an 1819 News story highlighting the city’s resistance to fulfilling public records requests related to Reed’s travel expenses.

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