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Montgomery
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex in downtown Montgomery earlier today for MLK Fun Unity Day to honor Dr. King's legacy and promote unity in celebration of the holiday. WSFA 12
- ➤ The Montgomery Humane Society features Pets of the Week with Naiami, a 1.5-year-old domestic shorthair, and Nomad, a 3-month-old Great Pyrenees mix puppy. Interested families can visit the shelter or check the website to learn how they can adopt or foster these loving animals. WAKA 8
- ➤ A Human Trafficking Community Forum will be held at G.W. Carver High School on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. Delta Sigma Theta representatives Robette King and Teumbay Barnes — community voices — will discuss the issue during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. WAKA 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Florida-based family chain will soon convert the former Winn-Dixie on Mobile Highway in Southlawn to a Piggly Wiggly Food For Less store — adding a third local site after similar conversions in Wetumpka and Sturbridge. WAKA 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In Montgomery, residents enjoyed an MLK Day parade downtown on Monday, Jan. 19 to honor Dr. King's legacy and promote unity in the community. WSFA 12
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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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