Estee Morrison

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — The Montgomery City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to declare Councilwoman Marche Johnson ineligible to continue representing District 3 after determining she no longer resides within the district’s boundaries. The decision follows a monthlong review of records and information related to Johnson’s residency. Property records show Johnson purchased a home in District 7 in 2024. She has represented District 3 since 2021.

Posted: MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) —The possible closure of Jackson Hospital in Montgomery could have consequences reaching far beyond patient care. Physicians on work visas say a shutdown could force some doctors to leave Montgomery and potentially discourage others from coming here in the future. Cardiologist Dr. Ashok Runkana is from India, but has called Montgomery home for the past five years.

Posted: Updated: MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — As the possibility of Jackson Hospital closing continues to loom, doctors, nurses and patients say they are facing growing uncertainty about the future of health care services and their livelihoods. Tynsley Morris, a nurse in Jackson Hospital’s obstetrics unit, said the prospect of leaving the hospital has been emotional. “I have bawled thinking about having to change hospitals and having to change coworkers because they are such family,” Morris said.