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Registration Deadline Nears for the 2026 Turkey Day Classic Parade

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Published October 29, 2026 at 4:50 PM EDT

Tomorrow, October 30th is the last day to register for the Turkey Day Classic Parade. This yearly event showcases state and local nonprofits, businesses, community organizations, bands and so much more. The parade starts Thanksgiving morning in downtown Montgomery. More information is available online at the ASU website.

A news conference in Montgomery shows confiscated guns, drugs and paraphernalia

A press conference took place Thursday morning at the Montgomery Police Headquarters announcing a million dollars’ worth of drugs, paraphilia and guns have been confiscated. MPD Police Chief Jim Grays warns criminals, saying “we are coming for you; MPD will be relentless.” Mayor Steven L. Reed made it clear criminal activity will not be tolerated and will be stamped out ant each and every opportunity. The busts were conducted by special operations and criminal investigations.

Hyundai is investing nearly $450 million dollars to expand its manufacturing plant in Montgomery. Governor Kay Ivey joined company officials Wednesday to announce the expansion, which will increase engine production for hybrid and electric vehicles. Hyundai says the investment brings its total spending in Alabama to nearly $2.2 billion since 2005.

A north Alabama cop is off the force following an off-duty domestic violence arrest. Scottsboro police confirmed Wednesday that Zachary Frazier resigned after Jackson County deputies arrested him. Court records accuse Frazier of repeatedly shoving a woman while trying to take things from her home. Frazier walked out of jail within 30 minutes and is due in court next month.

A Georgia woman is sentenced to more than six years behind bars for smuggling drugs into Alabama prisons. Investigators say Jinna Moore mailed paper treated with synthetic drugs into correctional facilities. Moore pleaded guilty to drug distribution and using communication services to carry out the crimes. She'll serve 78 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.