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Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Jax, a domestic shorthair cat, and Enis, a Terrier mix dog, are featured as Montgomery Humane Society's Pets of the Week and are available for adoption.  WAKA 8
  • Leadership Montgomery is seeking participants for its seventeenth Torchbearers class to develop future community leaders.  WSFA 12

CRIME NEWS

  • Three teenagers were arrested in Montgomery for planning a robbery after being caught conducting reconnaissance.  AL.com
  • A third teenager has been charged with capital murder and attempted murder following an October shooting in Montgomery that left one dead and four wounded.  1819 News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) plans to introduce and expand Health Science programs, including a new Nursing Support Technician-Certified option, across its colleges to address the nursing shortage and enhance workforce development in the state by 2025.  Elmore Autauga News
  • Professors and students in Alabama sue to block a new law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at universities, claiming it violates the First Amendment.  Alabama Daily News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Alabama Sunset Committee approved reforms for the Alabama Board of Pharmacy to increase transparency and rectify operational issues.  Alabama Daily News

HEALTH NEWS

  • Southern Orthopedic Surgeons has been approved to construct a new, state-of-the-art surgery center in Montgomery, aimed at enhancing local healthcare access and including advanced technology such as a surgical robot.  WSFA 12

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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  • Cupid Chaser 5K, Fun Run, and Polar Plunge

    The Cupid Chaser event features a 5K race, a 1-mile fun run, and a polar plunge, all taking place at Montgomery Whitewater.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Banda MS Concert

    Banda MS will perform live at Rancho El Paraiso in Montgomery, offering an evening of energetic music.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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REAL ESTATE

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