Montgomery AL

Montgomery Public Schools on Thursday unveiled “Vision 2026,” a plan to help students prepare for college and careers.

Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd outlined his vision for the future. MPS officials say the new set of initiatives are designed to expand student opportunity, strengthen academy excellence and alight education with the workforce needs of Montgomery County. The initiatives allow every MPS...

SHEFFIELD – Another year. Another accolade. Being named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama is becoming a tradition for Bank Independent. And, in this case, it’s […] The post Bank Independent recognized among Best Companies to Work for in Alabama appeared first on 256 Today .

It’s Christmas in Dixie, and we here at Alabama Media Group are making a list and checking it twice to determine which cities in the state have the best Christmas displays. First, we took nominations, then we narrowed it down to three cities in each of three regions in the state, North, Central and South. We asked...

Thursday, the Alabama State Board of Education unanimously approved a new K-12 digital literacy and computer science course requirement. A committee of teachers, educational, technology and business specialists created a document outlining learning objectives. The courses are meant to help Alabama students compete in...

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama’s casualties in the U.S.-China trade war are more than peanuts. However, you might say the state’s peanut crop is brittle. China did not import any peanuts – […] The post Alabama agriculture exports to China plunge $23.9M; no peanuts exported this year appeared first on 256 Today .

A man and a woman are in custody after shots were exchanged Friday night between law enforcement officers and a suspect during a two-county police chase on Interstate 20 in east Alabama. The pursuit began in Calhoun County and ended in Cleburne County with one of the suspects standing on...

The state of Alabama offers a tax-friendly business environment and a low cost of living, making it a great place to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) if you’re looking for value for money. Furthermore, its diverse economy, combined with strong support for new businesses, makes it an ideal choice for first-time...

Aldi has now opened at the Country Club Shopping Center at the corner of Carter Hill Road and Narrow Lane Road in Montgomery. It’s opening in the same location where Winn-Dixie had been a longtime grocery fixture. Winn-Dixie sold some of its stores to Aldi, which is converting them...

The civil rights movement stands as one of the most transformative periods in American history. Its echoes continue to shape modern society, advocating for equality, justice, and human rights. A new exhibit has been unveiled, offering an enriching glimpse into this era through artifacts that tell stories of struggle...