At least 2 were killed, and 12 were hurt, in a Montgomery mass shooting.

This is just more street violence in a blue city, where the National Guard could make a difference.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is trying to fend off criticism from Attorney General Steve Marshall, but declaring that things are going great crime-wise is not really all that believable.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.