Daily
Montgomery
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 42 contestants arrived at Frazer Church on Sunday to begin their week-long preparations for the Distinguished Young Women competition in Montgomery. They will rehearse and join local events (lunch with the governor, a Cattleman’s Association visit, preliminaries Friday plus Saturday, and finals on Saturday night). WAKA 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Alabama, wildlife officials note that during the rut — when bucks chase does — sportsmen find easier targets as some hunting areas extend the season into February. The 14 to 21 day period is a peak time for hunting given increased daylight movement. Alabama Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, MLK Day leads to closures for federal, state, and court offices, banks, and USPS while many retail and grocery stores remain open; Alabama combines the holiday with Robert E. Lee Day, and UPS operates limited services (FedEx runs on a modified schedule). AL.com
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The grass is greener where you water it.
~ Neil Barringham
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