Montgomery Woman Killed in Huntsville Remembered with Balloon Release
Dozens gathered to honor 19-year-old Nadiya Perkins, a Carver High graduate and Alabama A&M freshman
Auburn baseball kicks off SEC play against Missouri
Montgomery Advertiser Names Vance Law Firm Athletes of the Week
Lifestyle
Montgomery Officials Seek Public Input on Parks and Recreation
City, county, and Pike Road leaders working on new master plan

Pintlala Elementary Students Get Rodeo-Themed Visit
Rodeo organization brings interactive presentation to Alabama elementary school
Alabama Advocacy Group Pushes for No-Cost School Breakfasts
Alabama Arise Action calls on state lawmakers to allocate $14 million for universal free meals.
Business
Piggly Wiggly Opens Two New Stores in Montgomery
Grocery chain celebrates ribbon cuttings for latest Alabama expansion

HD Hyundai Electric Expands U.S. Production Subsidiary, Solidifies Leadership in North American Extra High Voltage Power Transformer Market
Holds groundbreaking ceremony for second U.S. plant; completion scheduled for April next year
Anine Bing Boutique Closes at Bethesda Row
Luxury brand shutters its only location in Montgomery County as county economy struggles.
Sports
Alabama Private Schools Divided Into New Baseball Areas
AHSAA realigns private school teams for 2027 and 2028 seasons

Texas Southern Tigers Look to Defend SWAC Tournament Title
Rematch with Alabama A&M Bulldogs Promises Intensity After Regular Season Comeback
Auburn basketball faces Tennessee in SEC Tournament
Tigers look to upset 5-seed Volunteers and boost NCAA Tournament hopes
Politics
Alabama Passes Legislation to Address School Bus Driver and Public Safety Staffing Shortages
New law allows retired public employees to return to critical roles without losing retirement benefits

Madison Leaders Meet with State Legislators, Residents Asked to Take Short-Term Rental Survey
City and county officials advocate for North Alabama priorities, including public education, infrastructure, and economic development.
Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Inmate
Inmate's accomplice fired fatal shot during robbery
Crime
Alabama Governor Grants Clemency to Death Row Inmate Two Days Before Execution
Charles 'Sonny' Burton's death sentence commuted to life in prison without parole

Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence in 1991 Murder Case
Charles L. Burton's sentence reduced to life without parole due to disparities in sentences of co-defendants
Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Inmate Whose Accomplice Fired Fatal Shot
75-year-old Charles 'Sonny' Burton's sentence reduced to life in prison without parole