The 27-year-old officer was a Spring-Ford High School graduate who was also named firefighter of the year in 2021.

Montgomery’s longtime fire chief, known for leading one the county’s highest performing departments, is calling it a career.

At Alabama Girls State, it’s all about patriotism and leadership. For Governor Kay Ivey, it’s where a journey of public service first began decades ago.

"... It’s not just about statistics — it’s about the way people feel and what people perceive to be reality," Montgomery ...