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The recreational and commercial stone crab harvest season starts Oct. 15 and will remain open through May 1, closing May 2. The minimum claw size limit is 2 7/8 inches. As a reminder, an unobstructed escape ring measuring 2 3/16 inches in diameter must be located within a vertical exterior trap wall for all recreational and commercial plastic or wood stone crab traps. Recreational Trap Registration Recreational harvesters who are age 16 and older (including those normally exempt from needing a...
The Alabama Gazette reaches a big moment, marking 26 years of serving our state. For over two and a half decades, the Alabama Gazette has been key to local news. It gives important facts, helps people get involved, and shapes what folks talk about. Staying around for so long shows its strong belief in good reporting and its deep ties to the people here. The Alabama Gazette started with a clear goal. It's founders saw a need for strong local news, a place where people could trust what they r...
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to address the problem of crime in Democrat-run cities across the country. Witnesses in the hearing included Ms. Forlesia Cook, whose 22-year-old grandson was shot and killed in Washington, D.C. in 2017, and Detective Gregg Pemberton of the D.C. MetropolitanPolice Department and Chairman of the D.C. Police Union. Senator Britt detailed Democrat-led policies that have left cities across the country...
OCTOBER 2, 2025 The federal government remained shuttered Thursday as partisan gridlock deepened, leaving hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed and critical services disrupted. With Congress failing to pass a funding resolution before the October 1 deadline, the shutdown has now stretched into its second day, triggering warnings of mass layoffs and long-term agency cuts. Political Standoff Intensifies President Donald Trump met with Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought to discuss which federal programs might face...
Smart911 is a free service used by public safety agencies across the country to enhance communication and response for their community. It can be used by 9-1-1 agencies to quickly send first responders to the location of an emergency with more information, by emergency management to better plan for and respond to disasters, and by municipalities to send emergency notifications to their citizens. By creating a Safety Profile for your family, you are providing potentially life-saving information...
On the evening of September 10, 2025, Frazer Free Methodist Church hosted a deeply meaningful worship service titled “Blessing of the First Responders: No Greater Love” to honor and uplift the city’s first responders on the eve of the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. The service brought together members of the Montgomery Police Department, Montgomery Fire and Rescue, EMTs, and other local emergency personnel. Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham was in attendance and s...
Dr. Martha Simmons celebrated her 87th birthday 0n September 20th. We want to honor her for all the wonderful accomplishments she has continued to do for our Veterans throughout the Tri-County area. She began the "Honoring Our Heros" section of the Alabama Gazette seven years ago. She has worked diligently personally interviewing each Veteran, attending VA events, and supplying pictures for the Gazette. We are so grateful for her hard work, dedication and service to our Veteran community. She...
Robert Allen Morris Ocober 2nd Lawrence Alllen October 3rd Robert Nealy Scruggs October 3rd George Benton Smith October 5th David George Simonton October 6th Preston Frazer October 8th Jeremiah Robert Bybee October 11th Jeff Holland October 12th Carter Dean Papke October 12th Robert E. Parker October 14th Raymond Russell Martin October 15th Michael Martin Vincente October 17th Zacchaeus Buckner October 18th Nancy Burtron October 18th John A. Eidsmoe October 18th Sophie Ryan October 18th Ronald...
The State of Alabama's POW-MIA Remembrance Committee hosted the 2025 POW-MIA Remembrance Ceremony on the south lawn of the state Capital on Saturday September 20, 2025. The Committee is composed of Veteran Service Organizations (VSO), local and state government agencies and Veteran's Auxiliary units. The Annual Ceremony is presented to keep the citizens of Alabama aware of our lost and missing service members and to honor those who were held captive as Prisoners of War. At this time over 1,100 s...
Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Museum 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110 November 9-15, 2025: 9:00 A.M.--4:00 P.M. During Veterans’ Appreciation Week, all veterans, active duty military personnel and their dependent family members will receive a 50% discount on regular daytime admission to the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Thank you for your service and dedication to the nation and to the world. Participants must provide a valid military identification to r...
Most of the time people think of domestic abuse as man beating a woman with bruises and scars that show on the outside. People don’t see or are not even aware of the abuse of a narcissistic spouse that constantly deflates you as a person. The constant criticism, the lowering of confidence and self-worth of a person. No, it does not happen suddenly, it happens slowly over a period of time. You are not even aware of the boundary line being moved further and further away, week by week. They will t...
October 4, 2025 – Last year the Tide beat Georgia and vaulted to number one in the country; then their season came apart in Nashville against Vanderbilt. Saturday's rematch started off similarly for the Tide. Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander ran the ball 65 yards for a touchdown to take a seven-point lead. The Tide missed a makeable field goal and Vanderbilt Quarterback Diego Pavia led the Commodores down the field at will to jump out to a 14 to 7 lead in the second quarter. Then the Ti...
October 5, 2025 - As the highest-grossing live-music artist, one of the wealthiest female musicians, and one of the best-selling music artists of all time, it seems like pop artist, Taylor Swift, has the magic touch when it comes to show business. And, in fact, her movie entitled, "The Life of a Showgirl" opened at number one over the weekend. With the total sales for movie tickets coming in at 33 million. The movie coincided with the release of Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, which also had a...
The NFL plays politics, not just football Ahead of the start of its 106th season, the National Football League saw an astonishing 710% increase in value over the past two decades, with teams worth a collective $190 billion. The owners, many of whom have been involved with their teams for decades, are turning to new ways to capitalize on the exponential gains seen in the league — and to look out for their own interests. The NFL generated $23 billion in revenue in 2024, nearing Commissioner R...
Known for his signature song that has become a red, white, and blue classic, "God Bless the U.S.A.", country music artist, Lee Greenwood is scheduled to perform at The Alabama National Fair on Sunday, October 12th, at 7 PM in Montgomery, Alabama. With Greenwood being the "grand finale" commemorating the fair's "Hero Day", which honors veterans of the armed forces, active-duty military, and first responders. At 82 years of age, on the 27th of this month to turn 83 years of age, Lee Greenwood's co...
Beyond the generator: Home battery backups gain popularity as power grid failures rise From California's wildfires to Florida's hurricanes, North America's aging power grid faces unprecedented strain. Millions of households now endure more frequent and prolonged blackouts — disruptions that leave families without lights, refrigerated medication or internet access when they need it most. In response, more homeowners are turning to whole-home battery backup systems as a resilient, sustainable a...
Introduction Baked spaghetti is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the best elements of traditional spaghetti and lasagna. With gooey melted cheese, savory pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, it's a family-friendly meal perfect for weeknights or gatherings. In this article, we'll walk you through a classic baked spaghetti recipe, provide tips for customization, and offer suggestions for serving. Ingredients • 12 ounces spaghetti noodles • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage • 1 small o...
October 5, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. - A festive Saturday night in Alabama's capital city turned into a scene of horror when gunfire erupted in downtown Montgomery, leaving two people dead and fourteen others injured, including at least two juveniles. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Bibb and Commerce Streets, just blocks from the Alabama State Capitol, during a weekend packed with college football and public events. Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys described...
October 5, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL- Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed rejected calls to bring in the National Guard to regain control of the streets in the wake of what Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys called "a mass shooting event" at the corner of Bibb and Commerce Streets. "As it relates to conversations about militarizing our streets, I am firmly against that, 100%," Mayor Reed told reporters. The gun battle involving multiple shooters drawing weapons in a crowded area following a carnival i...
October 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has officially severed its long-standing relationship with the Montgomery based Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), citing concerns over the organization's controversial "hate map" and its alleged shift from civil rights advocacy to partisan defamation. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the decision late last week, stating that the SPLC's materials-once used as intelligence tools-have become politically weaponized and...
September 25, 2025 - OPELIKA, AL. - Every Fall, people start thinking about pumpkins and small hay bales to use to decorate their front porches for the changing of the season. However, with Halloween coming at the end of October, popular culture delves into the macabre, as well. With people bringing out broomsticks, plastic skeletons, and black canonical sharply pointed black hats with which to go trick-or-treating. In the past, such an interest in the macabre was temporal and shortly replaced...
When Halloween is too scary: How parents can help kids cope Halloween is everywhere in October: from front yards lined with skulls, to haunted attractions, to jump scares and crowded events. For some kids, it’s not fun at all. The spooky sights and sounds can feel overwhelming, leading to refusals to go out or sudden meltdowns when they’re confronted with something that feels too frightening. If you’ve ever had a child cling to your leg at the sight of a fake zombie, you’re not alone. Fear at...
On October 5, 2000, the streets of Belgrade, Serbia, became the epicenter of a historic political change. Mass demonstrations erupted against the regime of Slobodan Milošević, the long-standing Serbian strongman whose rule had shaped much of the Balkans' tumultuous 1990s. These events-culminating in the dramatic resignation of Milošević-are often called the "Bulldozer Revolution," signifying both the power of the people and the literal use of a bulldozer to break through police barricades. Backg...
