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Montgomery’s three-run shot sparks White Sox past Guardians after rain delay
white-sox-game-recaps15 days ago

Montgomery’s three-run shot sparks White Sox past Guardians after rain delay

Montgomery delivered a go-ahead three-run homer in the bottom of the third as the White Sox rallied for a four-run inning, then six Sox relievers held the Guardians to one run over eight innings after a 143-minute rain delay, as Chicago won 5-3. Hagen Smith contributed two scoreless frames in his MLB debut in a bullpen-day outing, while Cleveland’s pitchers combined for nine walks and Chicago drew a season-high nine walks in the game.

Montgomery rally frames defense of Black political power amid Alabama redistricting showdown
politics3 months ago

Montgomery rally frames defense of Black political power amid Alabama redistricting showdown

Thousands gathered in Montgomery, Alabama—the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement—to defend Black political representation as conservative redistricting and recent Supreme Court rulings threaten voting-rights protections; speakers tied today’s battles to the 1965 Selma march and MLK’s legacy, with Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District undergoing map changes and upcoming primaries.

Montgomery Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 12 Injured in Downtown Violence
crime10 months ago

Montgomery Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 12 Injured in Downtown Violence

A mass shooting in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, resulted in 2 deaths and 12 injuries, including juveniles, during a weekend of local events. Police believe the incident was caused by targeted gunfire and are actively investigating, offering a reward for information. Authorities emphasize the incident was preventable and highlight ongoing concerns about violence in the city.

Montgomery Mayor Responds to Mass Shooting Amid Rising Violence in the South
local-news10 months ago

Montgomery Mayor Responds to Mass Shooting Amid Rising Violence in the South

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed defended the city's efforts to combat violence after a downtown shootout left two dead and 12 injured, criticizing Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's comments that downplayed the city's crime crisis. The mayor emphasized community safety, law enforcement focus on perpetrators, and rejected the idea of deploying the National Guard, while calling for potential policy changes to improve public safety.