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Alabama Juveniles Killed, Injured in Separate Incidents
World
— 3d
Montgomery police are investigating the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Nadarious Nettles on Sunday night; no details about the circumstances have been released. In a separate incident Friday, a juvenile suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound and was hospitalized.
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Zumper Compares Asking Rents in Five Cities
Business
— Oct 31, 2026
Apartment asking rents were higher than a year earlier in Salinas, Augusta, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Elmira, with reported year-over-year gains ranging from a modest increase in Montgomery to 20% in Elmira. Month-to-month trends were mixed: rents fell in Montgomery and Elmira but rose in Salinas, Augusta and Tuscaloosa.
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Montgomery Agencies Plan Crash-Response Partnership
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
Montgomery and the county sheriff’s office will assign three accident-trained deputies to help investigate qualifying crashes involving personal vehicles with no or minor injuries, weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. City police will continue handling serious or fatal crashes, commercial-vehicle incidents and cases requiring specialized resources, as officials say the partnership will improve response times and free officers for other duties.
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MHA seeks bids for maintenance shops at two Montgomery Plaza sites
Business
— Oct 27, 2026
The Memphis Housing Authority is seeking fixed-price construction bids for new maintenance shops at Montgomery Plaza/GE Patterson Pointe and Montgomery Plaza/Kefauver Terrace. Bids are due Nov. 19 and Nov. 23, 2026, respectively.
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Elena Vasquez
Hope the work starts soon so tenants see better upkeep at Kefauver Terrace.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 14h
Housing Affordability Efforts Span US Communities
Business
— 4d
Housing affordability is driving a range of choices and policies, from retirees weighing rental costs in Wichita to proposals for better-targeted property-tax relief and expanded accessory dwelling units in Montgomery County. In Kentucky’s Smoketown, a community land trust is using city-provided land to build permanently affordable homes, while the ADU proposal has drawn objections from homeowners concerned about neighborhood change.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Son of John Michael Montgomery Weds Tigirlily Gold Singer
John Michael Montgomery
— Oct 27, 2026
Country artists Walker Montgomery, son of John Michael Montgomery, and Krista Slaubaugh of Tigirlily Gold married in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, in an “elevated western” celebration. Their wedding included a black-tie western dress code, private handwritten vows over coffee, country music and personal touches reflecting their life together.
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Democrats Win Maryland County Executive Races With Historic Firsts
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Democrat Vanessa Atterbeary was elected Howard County executive, while Democrat Julian Jones declared victory in Baltimore County, becoming its first African American executive. Democrat Will Jawando held a commanding early lead in the Montgomery County executive race.
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Politicians signal mixed interest in 2028 bids
Politics
— 3d
After the midterms, former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says he will not seek another term, while potential challengers weigh bids against Gov. Jeff Landry; Michigan Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson says she has no plans to run for president. North Carolina’s newly elected unaffiliated lawmaker April Montgomery could hold a pivotal vote, while reports say Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is preparing a 2028 presidential bid and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces impeachment allegations and questions about his future in the Trump administration.
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Alabama honors eight officers for lifesaving actions
Politics
— 6d
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency honored eight officers from ALEA and the FBI’s Mobile office for courageous and lifesaving actions, including reviving people during medical emergencies. The awards also recognized a SWAT agent who was shot multiple times during a Montgomery operation and received the Purple Heart, along with colleagues who helped secure his emergency care.
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Trump Gives Hegseth ‘‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS’ For Impeachment Rebuttal
President Donald Trump was so pleased with War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rebuttal on the calls for his impeachment, he gave the secretary an “‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS” for his Pentagon… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Employers List Openings in Montgomery, Huntsville
Business
— Oct 26, 2026
Employers in Montgomery and Huntsville are hiring across manufacturing, construction trades, engineering, and other local roles. Huntsville listings include openings tied to aerospace, defense, and space work, while local employers such as Lockheed Martin and Alabama A&M are also recruiting.
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Hyundai Announces Nearly $450M Montgomery Plant Expansion
Auto
— Oct 28, 2026
Hyundai plans to invest nearly $450 million to expand its Montgomery, Alabama, plant, including boosting engine production for hybrid and extended-range electric vehicles and preparing to build future Santa Fe and Tucson models. The expansion will bring Hyundai’s total Alabama investment to nearly $2.2 billion and support the company’s workforce and regional supplier network.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Democrat Flips GOP-Held Alabama Seat, Electing State's First Transgender Lawmaker
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Democrat Allison Montgomery defeated Republican incumbent Phillip Rigsby to win Alabama’s House District 25, becoming the state’s first openly transgender legislator. Amid attacks focused on her identity and broader anti-trans campaign messaging, she emphasized grassroots politics and everyday concerns such as affordability, health care and education.
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Maryland Schools Improve, Montgomery Leads Ratings
Lifestyle
— Oct 29, 2026
Maryland’s latest school report card shows broad improvement: nearly 89% of schools earned three or more stars, and half earned four or five, with rising test scores and fewer chronic absences cited as factors. Montgomery County doubled its five-star schools to 36 and took the statewide lead, while Baltimore County, Baltimore City and Prince George’s County also recorded gains; state officials plan a revamped rating system next fall.
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Marcus Bell
Montgomery's jump to 36 five-star schools shows real progress worth building on statewide.
Former Teacher Indicted on Federal Drug, Gun Charges
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
A federal grand jury indicted Montgomery teacher Langston Fremont Carter on drug-trafficking and firearm charges, accusing him of possessing oxycodone and marijuana for distribution and keeping a gun on school grounds. The case followed allegations that he sold prescription pills to a student; the charges remain allegations, and Carter is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 15h
Montgomery police officer injured in Alabama crash
Auto
— Oct 16, 2026
A Montgomery police officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Vaughn Road in Montgomery, Alabama. Police have not released further details about the crash or the other driver.
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How charismatic are you, really?
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Montgomery Teacher Accused of Drug Sale, School Gun
Health
— Oct 23, 2026
An Alabama charter school teacher, Langston Carter, was arrested after allegedly selling oxycodone pills to a student at L.E.A.D. Academy in Montgomery. Police say a search of his vehicle uncovered more drugs and a loaded handgun; Carter was fired and faces multiple felony charges.
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Derek Foss
Firing him was the right call and those felony charges seem justified given the drugs and handgun found. Montgomery schools need tighter checks on staff.
Early California Election Leads Emerge in Multiple Races
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Early, incomplete returns showed incumbents and challengers leading county supervisor races across California: Flojaune Cofer led Eric Guerra in Sacramento, Monica Montgomery Steppe held a sizable lead over Chida Warren-Darby Alessio in San Diego, Maria Pacheco led Mike Karbassi in Fresno, and Eric Hart led Buffey Wright Bourassa in Mendocino. The outcomes remained uncertain as vote counting continued.
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Montgomery Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Armed Robbery
World
— Oct 21, 2026
Michael Boone was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree robbery for beating and robbing a sleeping victim at gunpoint in Montgomery in 2023. Boone and an accomplice stole cash, jewelry and a firearm.
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Georgia, Florida Elect First Black Governors
Politics
— Nov 2, 2026
Georgia elected Keisha Lance Bottoms as the nation’s first Black woman governor, while Florida elected Black Republican Byron Donalds, underscoring contrasting paths to political power. Other initiatives preserve and advance Black history and civil rights through student learning in Montgomery, events honoring Asheville desegregation activists, and the distinct advocacy roles of the NAACP and National Urban League.
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Bessent Moved to Military Base Over Security Concerns
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been moved to a military base in response to Iranian assassination threats this week, a senior administration official confirmed to Fox News . Iran has upped its efforts to target senior U.S. officials overseas. White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also relocated to military or protected housing in recent weeks. The senio
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Texans Rule Out Three Players for London Game
Tank Dell
— Oct 15, 2026
The Texans ruled out Tank Dell, David Montgomery and Jalen Pitre for Sunday’s London game against the Jaguars. With Montgomery sidelined, Woody Marks is expected to take on a larger share of Houston’s backfield work.
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Montgomery Receives $1.55 Million for Civil Rights Landmarks
Travel
— Oct 12, 2026
Montgomery has received a $750,000 National Park Service grant to stabilize and rehabilitate the historic St. Jude Hospital, a key site where Selma-to-Montgomery marchers camped before reaching the Capitol in 1965. The city also received $800,000 in federal grants to rehabilitate and document the Ben Moore Hotel, a Green Book-listed hotel that served Black travelers and is associated with the civil rights movement.
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Medical examiner rules K-9 arrest death homicide
Health
— Oct 27, 2026
An autopsy ruled Darius Chappell’s death in a Montgomery County jail a homicide, listing rhabdomyolysis following pursuit and subdual by law enforcement as the cause. Chappell died days after his arrest, during which video showed a police K-9 attacking him; the dog’s handler was fired, and authorities are reviewing the case.
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Sankey Wins Montgomery Council Runoff by 13 Votes
Politics
— Oct 14, 2026
Johnnie Chambers Sankey narrowly won Montgomery’s District 3 City Council runoff, defeating Gregory Crawford by 13 votes in unofficial results. She said her priorities include improving housing and reducing litter; Crawford pledged to support her as she takes office.
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1,750+ Sites Worldwide Set to Light Teal for Alzheimer’s
Health
— Oct 27, 2026
More than 1,750 sites worldwide, including landmarks in Buffalo, the Quad Cities and Iowa, Houston, and Montgomery, Alabama, will light up teal Nov. 2 for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s annual awareness campaign. The initiative aims to raise awareness and show support for people living with Alzheimer’s and their families; more than 7 million Americans are affected by the disease.
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 15h
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