MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Montgomery Fire Rescue is sharing that a newborn baby boy was safely and anonymously surrendered in the Safe Haven Baby Box at Station 10 in December. This announcement was intentionally delayed to protect the mother’s privacy and ensure her anonymity.

This is the second surrender in Montgomery since the Baby Box was installed in May of this year; and one of approximately 70 safe surrenders nationwide through this life‑saving program.

When the alert activated, firefighters at Station 10 responded immediately and found a healthy baby boy who appeared to be only hours old. He received prompt medical care and was transported to Baptist South for evaluation and follow‑up. Safe Haven Baby Box officials and the local Department of Human Resources were notified and are involved in the ongoing process.

Per their official Facebook account, Montgomery Fire Rescue added, “We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the parent who made the courageous decision to ensure their child’s safety by trusting us with him. That choice reflects tremendous love and bravery.”

Montgomery Fire Rescue remains committed to providing safe, anonymous options for parents in crisis. The Safe Haven Baby Box at Station 10 continues to serve as a vital resource for protecting vulnerable infants and supporting families during difficult moments.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. —On Thursday, October 26, the city of Montgomery held its final yearly
gathering to recognize and thank all veterans of the armed forces. The meeting was held at the Armory Learning Arts Center, at 1018 Madison Avenue. Mayor Steven Reed served as the event’s host.

Retired Brigadier General Trent Edwards was on hand to address the attendees. The Montgomery Military Volunteer Commission (MMVC) was founded to help the military community in Montgomery, Alabama. This community includes veterans, active duty service members, reserve and national guard members, civilian employees of the Department of Defense, and military families. Additionally, it intends to bring in additional missions for the city’s many military establishments.

Eddie Compton, III can be contacted for at ecompton@montgomeryal.gov or 334-202-4999 for future engagements.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. —The Montgomery Planning Commission held its monthly Public Hearing Thursday, June 22, at 5 pm at Montgomery City Hall. The Commission addressed various plat approval requests and rezoning recommendations.

Guthrie Jeffcoat of Jeffcoat Engineers & Surveyors attended (at 2:55 – 7:15 of video) on behalf of his client, Roy Moore, to gain a plat approval. The request is for Plat No. 1 located in an AGR-1 (Residential Agriculture) Zoning District at the southwest corner of US Highway 80 East and Mose Lee Road. The plat is currently designated as residential agriculture and will need to be rezoned before it can be utilized for any commercial use.

Jeffcoat Engineers states Roy Moore intends to use the half acre of land as retail space for a used car lot with an access point coming from Mose Lee Road

Jeffcoat Engineers states Roy Moore intends to use the half acre of land as retail space for a used car lot with an access point coming from Mose Lee Road. The plat request was approved by a unanimous vote from the Planning Committee with a necessary rezoning appeal planned for the near future.

The City of Montgomery Planning Commission is appointed by the City Council to serve voluntarily with no compensation. The Planning Commission holds public hearings on the 4^th Thursday of every month, excluding November and December where it is held on the second, for street renaming, plat approval, and rezoning.

Public Hearings are held at 5 pm CDT at 103 N. Perry St. in the Council Chambers of Montgomery City Hall.