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Good Samaritan saves 3-year-old after family's SUV rolls into pond

A mother is grateful for a good Samaritan who rescued her 3-year-old daughter after the family’s SUV rolled into a pond.

Montgomery, AL · 1d
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Opportunity Zones for Selma and Wilcox, Hale, Greene and Montgomery counties approved by feds

The federal government has approved Opportunity Zones to attract investment in 141 places in Alabama, including several in the Black Belt News Network coverage area. Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s Opportunity Zones 2.0 nominations have been approved by the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service. The Opportunity Zones Program encourages long-term private investment in economically distressed communities through tax incentives.

Selma, AL · 2d
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Huntingdon College names basketball court for John Ed Mathison

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Huntingdon College named its basketball court after John Ed Mathison on Tuesday night. Mathison was on the first Huntingdon basketball team in 1959. He then went on to serve as senior minister at Frazer Church in Montgomery. Mathison spent nearly 40 years behind the pulpit, retiring...

Montgomery, AL · 23h
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Human Highlight Film Takes Front-Office Job in Montgomery

The Dominique Wilkins Alabama State partnership is officially two weeks old, and the Hornets are already leaning on the Hall of Famer’s name. Alabama State introduced the former Atlanta Hawks great as general manager of its men’s basketball program on Oct. 27. It’s a brand-new job on campus. It’s also a sign of where HBCU basketball is heading.

Montgomery, AL · 23h
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Alabama Reflector

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State audit finds ‘sense of secrecy’ at Alabama Department of Corrections

An independent audit of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) found issues with “secrecy” in its central office and documentation of violence at an intake facility that are consistent with complaints in a federal lawsuit.  The 367-page audit released on Friday by the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts (ADEPA), an arm of the […]

Alabama · 1d

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Sheriff seeks armed robbery suspect

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department and Crime Stoppers are asking community members to help locate an armed robbery suspect. Tre’Quan Deon Sawyer, 19, of Montgomery, is wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a Fort Deposit resident on Wednesday, Nov. 4. He is described as 5-foot-9, weighing around 145 pounds.

Lowndes County, AL · 1d

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Alabama universities weigh joint response to federal higher ed questions

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s public university presidents are considering a joint response to seven questions from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon about college admissions, academic freedom, affordability and other higher education issues. During a Monday meeting of the Alabama Council of College and University Presidents in Montgomery, Athens...

Alabama · 1d

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Elton Dean Sr. Park Celebrates New Improvements with Ribbon Cutting

MONTGOMERY, AL- Montgomery County officials and community members gathered Friday, November 6, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating new improvements at Elton N. Dean Sr. Park. The upgrades include a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier, newly paved walking trails, and improved pathways, making the park more accessible and enjoyable for residents of all...

Montgomery County, AL · 2d

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HBCYOU All-Stars: Howard’s Dazhai B. Layne and Tuskegee’s Tierney Macon on Carrying HBCU Values Beyond the Yard

In an effort to highlight the HBCU graduates carrying the lessons of the yard into their careers and communities, Watch The Yard is spotlighting two alums of P&G’s HBCYOU program: Dazhai Brown of Howard University and Tierney Macon of Tuskegee University. One came back to college as an adult...

Tuskegee, AL · 9h

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Community honors Selma firefighter who died on duty

Flags are flying at half-staff at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial to honor Selma Fire/Rescue Captain Aeneas Pettway.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

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Governor highlights Montgomery family using CHOOSE Act for private school

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Washingtons, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s education savings account, ESA, program. Shalice Washington is a U.S. veteran, full-time student and a mom to her daughter, Kimora. Kimora is in first grade and is currently attending Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery, Alabama.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

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"Main Street Wetumpka" is back for the holiday season

This Saturday small businesses in downtown Wetumpka is getting ready for the Holiday season with discounts, sale deals, and goodies.

Wetumpka, AL · 2d

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Football Recap: Reeltown Skates Past Blacksher with Ease

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Reeltown had no problem doing just that on Friday. They claimed a resounding 62-7 victory over the Blacksher Bulldogs. The Rebels' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Uriah, AL · 2d

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A Frost/Freeze Alert For The Upcoming Weekend

Some pleasant weather conditions to enjoy through midweek but the latter half of the work week and upcoming weekend will be a different story. The coldest air so far this fall will be blowing into the deep south this weekend. It’s time to prepare those tender plants for a frost/freeze event.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

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National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics names Montgomery’s Greg Jones a 2026 ‘Top Lobbyist’

The Jones Group is proud to announce that our Founder, President & CEO, Gregory “Greg” Jones, has been recognized as one of the nation’s 2026 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics. Selected from more than 500 nominations nationwide, Jones joins a distinguished group...

Montgomery, AL · 1d

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Women in Business 2026: Celebrating Her Success

Across the River Region, women are building companies, leading teams, growing careers and creating businesses that reflect their vision and values. They are entrepreneurs, attorneys, real estate professionals, executives and community leaders, and together they represent the energy, determination and diversity shaping our business scene. This year’s Women in Business...

Montgomery, AL · 2d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Everything Jackson State's TC Taylor about Alabama State ahead of SWAC showdown

Jackson State coach T.C. Taylor doesn't have to be convinced of the significance of this week's matchup with Alabama State football . Taylor considers the Hornets right alongside Southern and Alcorn State — among the Tigers' biggest rivals, pointing to the expectations surrounding both programs and the competitive nature of their recent meetings. "All of them arguably, number one," Taylor said on Monday's weekly SWAC coaches call. "They have just as much a right to say the biggest rivalry, like Southern and Alcron (State)." Alabama State and Jackson State will meet Saturday in Montgomery in a matchup between two programs with championship aspirations. Taylor said the rivalry has developed into one of the matchups that fans across the SWAC look forward to watching, particularly given the physicality and competitiveness displayed in recent meetings. He said it's no surprise the game will be on ESPN. What Jackson State coach T.C. Taylor said about Alabama State QB Aaron Frye Taylor applauded Alabama State's ability to compete this season despite losing a player like Andrew Body for the majority of the season. "You look at Alabama State, lose a quarterback like Andrew Body, the next young man stepped up. That's a testament to

Montgomery, AL · 2d

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Troy University’s Board of Trustees looks toward the future

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Board of Trustees at Troy University is looking toward the future as longtime Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., plans for his retirement next year. The board met yesterday at Troy’s Montgomery campus to speak with a consulting firm in a video conference. The...

Troy, AL · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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AVRC growing network of support for Alabama veterans

The Alabama Veterans Resource Center (AVRC) opened early in 2026 as a “one-stop shop” for Armed Forces veterans and their families who need help in accessing services and resources available to them. In less than 10 months, AVRC has served more than 1,500 veterans and family members. “It’s an exciting milestone,” said Alexandria Karagas, AVRC’s […] The post AVRC growing network of support for Alabama veterans appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 6h