Montgomery Archives - The AUMnibus

Jan

26

2026

Montgomery Biscuits New CEO looks to expand downtown’s ‘heartbeat of the city’ experience

NewsBaseball, ceo, community, downtown montgomery, expansion, interview, Mike Carney, Montgomery, Montgomery Biscuits, OnDeck Partners, sports

AUM Audio · Interview with Biscuits CEO Mike Carney on his new ownership of the Montgomery team MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Riverwalk Stadium is a central family gathering place in downtown, and Mike Carney, of OnDeck Partners, who is the new Montgomery Biscuits CEO, said the capital city stood out to him because most of the entertainment is centralized. “We looked at a lot of clubs to purchase, but what stood out about Montgomery was that the Riverwalk stadium is the heartbeat of Montgomery entertainment,” Carney said in an interview during last week’s annual Biscuits Fan Fest. “(Whether) you’re coming to…

Jan

23

2026

By Jordan White

Montgomery Biscuts 2026 Fan Fest photo gallery

PhotosBaseball, Big Mo, community, food, Montgomery, Montgomery Biscuits, OnDeck Partners, ribbion, sports

The Montgomery Biscuits held their 2026 Fan Fest event where there was a ribbon cutting with local leader and their OnDeck Partners. Attendees got free food, inflatable games for kids and many more fun things at the event. (photo courtesy of Jordan White)

Jan

22

2026

By Shaniece McGhee

The voice behind the Montgomery Biscuits

News20 years, Alabama, anniversary, announcer, audio, dj, interview, Montgomery, Montgomery Biscuits, Rick Hendrick, Riverwalk Stadium, time

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

NewsAlabama, Baseball, Fan Fest\, Mike Murphy, Montgomery, Montgomery Biscuits, sports

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

20

2025

By Aumnibus Staff

Angier Johnson: A voice of faith and resilience on Montgomery’s airwaves

NewsAngier Johnson, faith, features, gospel, journalism, Montgomery, motivation, story, zeta phi beta

Uplifting listeners, Angier Johnson delivers heartfelt inspiration during her radio air shift. (Photo courtesy of Angier Johnson) By: Nicholas Drayton AUM Audio · WVAS 90.7 FM gospel show host Angier Johnson is interviewed by COMM senior Nicholas Drayton MONTGOMERY, Ala.— As the sun rises over Montgomery on a Sunday morning, families throughout the city will start waking up to the comforting, soothing sounds of Angier Johnson. With Angier's rich, energetic voice, her Sunday Morning Gospel show on WVAS 90.7 FM from 6 to 11 a.m. brings words of inspiration and worship into households throughout the city. Angier Johnson shines on…

Sep

02

2025

By Nichlos Cutrell

Prattville, Millbrook, Wetumpka and Pike Road hold city elections, one runoff needed

Newscity election, election runoff, Millbrook, Montgomery, Pike Road, Prattville, River Region, Wetumpka

Photo courtesy of pixabay on pexels.com Only one district in Wetumpka will require a runoff election due to no candidate receiving a majority in the River Region’s recent municipal elections that wrapped up last week, determining the leadership and direction of several fast-growing communities. Despite their importance, local elections typically see low voter turnout. According to the National Civic League, turnout in local elections often averages just 20% to 30% of eligible voters, compared with around 60% in presidential elections. The WAKA elections results tracker stated that most incumbents held onto their seats, though a few notable shifts occurred, including…

Jul

28

2025

By Cam Harris

Montgomery enacts youth curfew as city officials voice concerns about downtown violence

Newsdowntown montgomery, Montgomery, mpd, youth

On July 1, the Montgomery City Council held a meeting where councilmember Marche Johnson asked the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) for more police “coverage” after 10 p.m. on weekend nights in downtown; as a result, on July 15, the city enacted a youth curfew in downtown. “There have been a series of incidents happening downtown, in the entertainment district...so I'm asking for Friday and Saturday nights after 10 p.m. to have a higher [police] presence downtown,” said Johnson, who is the representative for District 3, which includes the entertainment district. Johnson offered another solution that she had suggested last year,…

Feb

24

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Montgomery Welcomes Josh Turner to the Montgomery Performing Arts Center

NewsConcert, Montgomery, MPAC, Music

BY: Justin Hicks Montgomery, Alabama – February 11, 2020 – The Montgomery Performing Arts Center has announced that Josh Turner will hold a concert on April 9th. Tickets for the event are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets at the MPAC box office. Josh Turner is a country superstar who has been nominated for 18 awards throughout his music career. Though he has been nominated 18 times, he has only won twice. He won the 2010 Single of the Year for his song “Why Don’t We Just Dance”. More recently, he won the 2019 Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded…

Nov

09

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Turkey Day Classic Parade Returns

NewsASU, Football, Montgomery, Parade, Thanksgiving

BY: Allison Stewart Want to experience a Thanksgiving event like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Do not worry — Alabama State University has you covered. On November 28, ASU will host their annual Turkey Day Classic Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., with a football game to follow. It will take place in downtown Montgomery. The parade will include something for everyone. Some of the entries include: decorated vehicles, floats and bands. Local schools, businesses, non-profits, and organizations will be featured. If you would like to volunteer to be a parade marshall, please visit alasu.edu. Applications…