Category Civic

💊 NOW OPEN: Adams Drugs expands its River Region presence with a new storefront in Tallassee.

🛫 RUNWAY UPGRADE: The Montgomery Regional Airport has been awarded over $8.5 million in federal funding to fix + extend the lifetime of its main runway.

🛍️📍 FRESH SPOTS: Somerset Shoppes sells for $3.7 million as new owners target fresh retail options for east Montgomery.

🚨 🏥 HEALTHCARE UPDATE: Montgomery's Jackson Hospital secures a crucial long-term deal with BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama to maintain uninterrupted emergency care.

☀️🌡️ STAY SAFE: An extreme heat warning is in effect across Central Alabama, prompting several River Region sites to operate as cooling stations throughout the day.

📸 PICTURE PERFECT: Step in front of the lens at these 5 vibrant Montgomery murals that double as incredible public art backdrops.

🌯🌮 NEW EATS: Barberitos, a fast-casual Southwest grill, is less than a week from opening in Pike Road!

🙌 THRIVING TOGETHER: River Region United Way launches its 2026 campaign with a $2.2M goal to support local families across the community.

🩺🎓 FUTURE HEALTHCARE: Faulkner University is expanding its College of Health Sciences in Montgomery with a brand-new nursing simulation lab.

📈 GROWING CAPACITY: The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is expanding its Montgomery footprint with a new $7 million facility to support its 35-county region.