Good morning, Montgomery.

The Heart of Alabama Food Bank’s Breakfast Stack Challenge ended on Monday, Oct.

12, and awards went to local groups, with Leadership Montgomery Legacy Class XLII winning for most food collected and the School of Discovery in Selma receiving Best School, while 1,000 lbs donated will help nearly 1,000 meals.

The Heart of Alabama food bank is helping families on the Gulf Coast recover after Hurricane Isaias + local partners are supporting disaster relief efforts today.

The Heart of Alabama Food Bank is sending trucks with over 1,000 emergency food boxes, bottled water, and supplies from Birmingham to assist Gulf Coast neighbors hit by Hurricane Isaias.

Another truckload will go out tomorrow — all supplies are headed to Feeding the Gulf Coast food bank in Mobile.

Montgomery restaurants are joining the Peak Season Pilot program to prepare for the holiday rush by improving operations, boosting team communication and supporting employee wellness.

The program runs from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 (with limited spots available) and offers a boost for local dining.

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension hosted the eighth annual River Region Lobster Fest in Montgomery.

The event celebrated local seafood traditions and brought community members together.

The Alabama National Fair—entering its second week in Montgomery following Hurricane Isaias—offers a range of family events and local festivities while organizers ensure safe operations during ongoing recovery.

Qri Montaque created Ask Agent to help children learn life skills with a faith-based message — 'Ask, and you shall receive.' The superhero is designed to encourage curiosity and positive values in local youth.

The City of Montgomery received two National Park Service grants totaling $800,000 through the Historic Preservation Fund's African American Civil Rights program to support preservation work at the historic Ben Moore Hotel.

Montgomery Humane Society spotlights its Pets of the Week with a 10-month-old kitten named Bubbles plus a 1-year-old Terrier-mix puppy named Regina available for adoption at the shelter.

Interested families can visit the society or its website for more details.