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Saturday, January 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Montgomery Habitat for Humanity will commemorate President Jimmy Carter in a global Habitat for Humanity tribute on January 8th.  The Montgomery Independent
  • Interfaith Montgomery is organizing its second annual interfaith service to foster community solidarity.  WSFA 12

CRIME NEWS

  • Montgomery recorded 61 homicides in 2024, marking a decrease from the 75 homicides of 2023, maintaining a 69% clearance rate.  WAKA 8

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Wetumpka Depot Theatre announces its last audition for 'Escape to Margaritaville' on January 7, seeking diverse participants of all skill levels.  Elmore Autauga News

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Nearly 500 employees at a Big Lots distribution center in Montgomery, Alabama, will be laid off due to the company's closure following a failed merger with Nexus Capital Management.  AL.com

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Over 2,800 Alabama families applied for new state-funded education savings accounts worth up to $7,000 for various educational expenses on the first day of applications.  Alabama Daily News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Medal Madness Running Event at Blount Cultural Park, Montgomery, AL

    Participants can choose from various race distances including 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, or Half Marathon, and will receive themed medals upon completion.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • 4-Day In-Person PMP Certification Training in Montgomery, AL

    This comprehensive training program offers project management professionals the opportunity to prepare for the PMP certification while engaging in practical learning experiences and expert-led discussions.

    Tue, 1/28/25

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  • Moody Blues Art Show at Pike Road Arts Center

    This art show explores the emotional depth and variety of the color blue, featuring a wide range of artworks on display.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • 117th Founders’ Day Celebration of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Attendees will celebrate 117 years of sisterhood and service during the Omega Chi Omega Chapter's Founders’ Day Celebration, honoring their history and accomplishments.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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