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1. Federal appeals court rules against former Montgomery Police chief Ernest Finley (1819news.com) — A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of former Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley's lawsuit, siding with the City of Montgomery and Alabama Ethics Commission officials. Judges found Finley failed to show evidence of conspiracy or fabricated evidence related to an ethics investigation into alleged misuse of public resources within the Montgomery Police Department.
2. Mayor: New credit rating more proof Montgomery can handle $375M bond (wsfa.com) — Montgomery's strong new AA credit rating from S&P is bolstering Mayor Steven Reed's push for a $375 million "Momentum 2040" bond aimed at neighborhood and infrastructure investments. While supporters say the rating proves the city can afford it, some residents still want clearer details on how the borrowing will improve everyday quality of life and core services.
3. Jackson Hospital to Remain Open, Emerge From Bankruptcy (wiregrassdailynews.com) — Jackson Hospital will stay open in Montgomery after reaching an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and securing access to $40 million in state-approved capital funding. State leaders say the deal lets the hospital emerge from bankruptcy and continue providing crucial emergency and medical services to Montgomery and the wider River Region.
4. Former Kilby Prison officer sentenced in contraband case (waka.com) — A case tied to Kilby Correctional Facility near Montgomery ended with former officer Mario Grant receiving a 10-year split sentence for bringing drugs and a phone into the prison. His wife previously received probation, and the inmate accused of paying for the contraband still faces a pending criminal case, underscoring ongoing scrutiny of Alabama's prison system.
5. From Visibility to Sanctuary, Prattville Pride Organizers' New Steps for Safety and Acceptance for LGBTQ Alabamians (glaad.org) — Montgomery readers will see a familiar face taking the helm at The Sanctuary in Cottage Hill, as local native Caryl Lawson shifts her LGBTQ advocacy from Prattville Pride to this longtime arts and community hub. The story traces why Prattville Pride dissolved, how Fountain City Pride hopes to continue that work, and how Lawson plans to keep creating safe, inclusive spaces for queer residents across the River Region.
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