Montgomery

Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee for Alabama governor, campaigns on themes of unity and inclusivity, contrasting with his opponent Tommy Tuberville, a Republican and Donald Trump loyalist. A legal challenge questions Tuberville's residency eligibility, but he remains the political favorite despite Jones's efforts to highlight his ties to Florida.

A Detroit man named Montgomery was arrested and charged with 3rd degree Animal Killing/Torturing after allegedly posting a video on social media showing a live raccoon being set on fire. The incident occurred on June 20.

Microschool leadership is becoming more diverse, with over 40% of new founders in 2026 being Black, compared to 18% currently. Monette Mottenon, a retired educator, plans to open a microschool in Montgomery, Alabama, to address literacy gaps. State private school choice programs, like education savings accounts, now fund over 25% of tuition for half of all microschools, driven by new programs in Alabama and Texas.

Residents in a rural Alabama community face challenges with basic sanitation, including inability to flush toilets, while developers plan to build a state-of-the-art data center nearby. The area is historically significant as the route of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights march.

The Supreme Court permitted Alabama to use a congressional map that removes a majority-Black district. Pro-democracy groups protested the map in Montgomery on May 4.

A federal court has blocked Alabama from using a Republican-drawn congressional map. Pro-democracy groups held a rally and press conference at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery on May 4 to protest the map.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked controversy during a rally in Montgomery, Alabama, urging northerners to 'pull up' to the South to combat political injustice, while facing criticism for her security setup and divisive rhetoric. Conservatives mocked her remarks as anachronistic and highlighted the irony of her protected presence behind bulletproof glass.

A man has been convicted on federal robbery and firearm charges following an armed crime spree in Montgomery. The conviction concludes a serious criminal investigation into multiple armed robberies. The case demonstrates federal prosecution of violent crimes involving firearms.

Thousands attended protests in Selma and Montgomery on May 16, 2026, to oppose southern Republican efforts to eliminate majority-minority districts through redistricting. The 'All Roads Lead To The South' campaign highlighted concerns over voting rights following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, requiring plaintiffs to prove intentional racial discrimination in redistricting cases.

Thousands of people rallied in Montgomery, Alabama to push back against conservative states' efforts to dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation. The rally aims to preserve Black political representation in Congress. The event took place on Saturday.

Thousands of people gathered in Montgomery, Alabama to rally for Black voting rights after the Supreme Court's Louisiana v Callais decision limited protections against voting discrimination. The rally, organized by a coalition of civic engagement groups, took place outside the Alabama state capitol building. The event followed in the footsteps of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches.

Thousands of people rallied in Montgomery, Alabama to defend Black political representation as conservative states dismantle congressional districts that helped secure it. The rally was led by speakers such as U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Shalela Dowdy, a plaintiff in the Alabama redistricting case. The event aimed to mobilize a new voting rights era.

The Southern Poverty Law Center pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and conspiracy to money launder related to a program that paid informants to monitor right-wing extremist groups. Prosecutors allege the organization funneled over $3m to sources in these groups. The case is being handled by the US attorney for the middle district of Alabama.

A federal grand jury in Montgomery, Alabama has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts including wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured bank, and conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering. The charges represent serious allegations of financial misconduct against the prominent civil rights organization.