101st surprise birthday party held for longtime Montgomery resident By Ashley Bowerman | December 12, 2020 at 4:37 PM CST - Updated December 12 at 6:43 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A line of cars filled the parking lot of the Kershaw YMCA in Montgomery Saturday to take part in a drive through 101st surprise birthday for longtime Montgomery resident Frank J. Gregory Sr.
“I’ve never been this surprised in all my life, that’s a fact,” Gregory said. “Nobody’s ever done anything like this. I’ve had so many birthdays but nothing of this nature. I’m so blessed and thankful.”
Along with close family and friends, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, State Representative Kirk Hatcher and Montgomery County Commission Chairmen Elton Dean were also in attendance.
Montgomery mayor endorses Kirk Hatcher for State Senate District 26 runoff By WSFA Staff | December 11, 2020 at 10:35 PM CST - Updated December 11 at 10:59 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery’s mayor is throwing his name behind a man running for State Senate.
Friday, Mayor Steven Reed endorsed Representative Kirk Hatcher, D-78, for State Senate District 26. Hatcher is running against fellow Democrat John Knight, who served many years in the legislature.
“[Kirk Hatcher] understand the importance of not only community and what we need to do in order to bring about a new Montgomery but he also understands some of the challenges facing this community in terms of workforce development and economic opportunities,” said Reed.