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Mar

21

2026

Doug Jones Outlines Vision for Alabama’s Future: Prioritizing Education and Healthcare in 2026 Gubernatorial Race

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photo courtesy of cottonbro studio on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. –– The Alabama gubernatorial race of 2026 has already taken a turn to the serious beginning with the entrance of former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) in the competition that will replace the outgoing Governor Kay Ivey. During a detailed virtual interview last fall, Jones envisioned a state based on community cohesion and the inversion of decades-old struggles in education and healthcare. As a potential opponent of Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, Jones is drawing on his courtroom and Senate experience to fight for change in the one-party Republican dominance that…

Feb

25

2026

By Shaniece McGhee

As syphilis continues to be a concern in Alabama prisons, antibiotics used to treat it also raise environmental concerns

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photo courtesy of Ron Lach on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. —The Alabama Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) report from January 2021 to March 2025 shows steady increases in syphilis across multiple counties, including prisons, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. The increase in syphilis cases in Alabama prisons isn’t subtle, says ADPH officials.“We have seen an increase in the number of syphilis cases,” said Thomas. Thomas said crowded living spaces, limited prevention access and difficulty completing treatment make prisons an easy place for syphilis to spread. Those issues follow people into prison and follow them back out. “Some inmates get…

Jan

22

2026

By Shaniece McGhee

The voice behind the Montgomery Biscuits

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AUM Audio · AUMnibus Spring 2026 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — For Montgomery Biscuits fans, the food, community and ballpark sounds are all a part of their experience as well as one special voice. Rick Hendrick has served as the Biscuits' public address announcer since the team’s origin in 2004, where he has become a staple for fans. In April 2024, Hendrick officially reached the 20-year mark as the voice behind the microphone, which came faster than he expected. “You blink and 20 years has gone by, "Hendrick said in an interview during last week’s Fan Fest at Riverwalk Stadium. "I didn’t…

Jan

20

2026

By Shaniece McGhee

Montgomery Biscuits welcome new ownership with ribbon cutting and annual Fan Fest

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photo courtesy of Mick Haupt on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Montgomery Biscuits will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony before their annual Fan Fest on Wednesday, Jan. 21, to welcome the baseball team’s new ownership group, On Deck Partners, at Riverwalk Stadium. Montgomery Biscuit mascot Big Mo at the Montgomery Biscuits vs Rocket City Trash Pandas game. (photo courtesy of Shaniece McGhee) Mike Murphy, the general manager of the Biscuits, said that the event is “ a chance for everybody to just come and hear from the new leadership with on Deck Partners and hear their vision.” The ceremony is open to…

Sep

19

2025

By Aumnibus Staff

When headlines fade, faith remains: Former reporter Chris Searcy traded the newsroom for the pulpit, finding purpose beyond the press

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Pastor Chris Searcy poses for a picture with AUM senior Shaniece McGhee after their interview in the Communication Department office on Sept. 22, 2025. (photo courtesy of Nichlos Cutrell) AUM Audio · Montgomery's Pastor Chris Searcy is interviewed by COMM senior Shaniece McGhee By: Shaniece McGhee Chris Searcy reporting at night against a city skyline backdrop, showcasing his role as a journalist. Before Pastor Chris Searcy stepped in front of a newsroom camera, he never imagined his life going that way. His mind was first set on pursuing a career in politics, and he believed that campaigning would be his…