Shannon Heupel

5 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Shannon Heupel

• Montgomery offers three free public pools: McIntyre, Sheridan Heights, and Gunter, open weekdays 1:30-6 p.m., Saturdays 1-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m.• Prattville's Pratt Pool is open Thursday-Sunday with varying hours and a $3 admission fee (except $1 on July 4th week), while the adjacent splash pad is free and open all week. • Several YMCA locations have pools and splash pads, with varying hours and membership requirements. It's summertime, so it's time to get soaked and cool down.

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Shannon Heupel

The longtime Democrat from Montgomery served in Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and continued to work nationally and internationally for many years. Jean Price Lewis, a Montgomery native and lifelong Democrat, passed away at 107. Lewis worked for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and later for USAID and the Small Business Administration. She earned a degree from Georgetown University at age 78. Lewis' family plans to celebrate her life with a party in August.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Heupel

To the LGBTQ+ community, the word "pride" represents dignity as a part of society. It's a word that sums up the self-respect and affirmation they feel about themselves, even while recognizing they're in a world that won't always see their value. Prattville Pride has existed for about two years as a group representing the rights and lives of LGBTQ+ people in the Prattville area.

1 week ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Shannon Heupel

• Prattville High School uses "pride" to refer to its Lions mascot and marching band. • The city of Prattville has historically used "pride" to denote civic satisfaction. To the LGBTQ+ community, the word "pride" represents dignity as a part of society. It's a word that sums up the self-respect and affirmation they feel about themselves, even while recognizing they're in a world that won't always see their value.

1 week ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Shannon Heupel

• The season includes two performances of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" with live orchestral accompaniment. • New commissioned pieces will focus on familiar themes, and the orchestra continues its commitment to presenting world premieres. • The orchestra is actively seeking new members, particularly string players, and auditions are ongoing. Year 49 is going to be the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra's most ambitious season yet.