Good morning, Montgomery.

HandsOn River Region is preparing its annual Day of Service on MLK Day, inviting local volunteers to join community projects that bring neighbors together.

The event will take place on MLK Day in various local locations.

Piggly Wiggly Food For Less opened its first store in Wetumpka on U.S. Highway 231 in the former Winn-Dixie, offering cost plus 10% pricing.

The family-run chain will open additional stores in Montgomery soon (dates to be announced).

Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus (helping spark the modern civil rights movement), died Tuesday of natural causes in Texas at age 86.

The City of Montgomery hosted a multi-employer job fair on Tuesday at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, drawing a large turnout of job seekers who networked with local employers offering roles from heavy truck work to military positions.

Organizers noted that conversations and strong resumes marked a significant community effort.

Nine new specialty license plates are now available in Alabama, with seven designed for schools such as Alabama State University and UAB.

Buyers pay an extra $50 per plate to help fund scholarships for residents and conservation projects.

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.

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.

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.