Montgomery’s in the news after a mass shooting leaves 2 dead, 12 injured. It’s Alabama’s capital, named after General Richard Montgomery.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, 81, is recovering at the Governor’s Mansion after a procedure to remove lung fluid. She was hospitalized for two nights following discomfort and shortness of breath. Ivey plans to return to work next week. She previously battled lung cancer in 2019.
Thousands have rallied in Selma and Montgomery to champion voting rights as Alabama redistricting faces new scrutiny after a Supreme Court ruling narrows the Voting Rights Act. Attendees include U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Civil Rights veterans who warn against rolling back protections. The event coincides with ongoing litigation over Alabama's congressional maps and potential August primaries.