Daily
Montgomery
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Zoo has debuted four baby ostrich chicks — Navy, Chickpea, Lima and Green Bean — in its Africa exhibit after they completed a quarantine period. They will gradually join adult ostrich Gisele as they settle into their new home. WAKA 8
- ➤ On New Year's Eve, Montgomery held celebrations at Riverfront Park (where local officials implemented safety measures) to help residents welcome 2026. WSFA 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former anchor Tonya Terry celebrated WSFA's 70th anniversary on Dec. 31 by sharing how joining WSFA made her feel at home — a sentiment that echoes the station’s long legacy. WSFA 12
- ➤ Former Today in Alabama anchor Tonya Terry recalled her lifelong bond with WSFA 12 News — she noted that joining the station always felt like coming home as it celebrated its 70th anniversary. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ YouthBuild Montgomery helps young people gain construction skills for future employment. The program offers hands-on training & mentorship at local sites to boost career opportunities. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Before last night's New Year's Eve celebrations, Montgomery Police Department issued safety tips to help residents have secure holiday festivities. The advice included using group transportation and monitoring alcohol consumption (guidelines to prevent mishaps). The Montgomery Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Last Sunday in Montgomery, Blue Cross aired counter ads that claim the insurer spends 90 percent of premiums on patient care and refute allegations it underpays Jackson Hospital amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The move comes as the hospital struggles financially and faces potential closure. Alabama Daily News
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EJ Jones Live at SugaRay's
4:00 PM – 9:30 PM — SugaRay's — Ages 21+ — Experience the soulful sounds of EJ Jones performing his hit single “Gas Station” live.
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PMP Certification Training Bootcamp
9 AM – 5 PM — Alabama State University — Tuition required — Enhance your project management skills and ensure a 100% pass rate on the PMP exam.
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Alabama D.O.T. Auction
9 AM – 1 PM — J.M. Wood Auction Co Inc — Registration required — Bid on a variety of construction equipment, tractors, and trucks at this local auction event.
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Veterans Information & Benefits Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — E L Lowder Branch Library of Montgomery — Free entry — Discover essential information and benefits tailored for veterans and their families.
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~ Rumi
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