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Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Montgomery opens a warming center at Cramton Bowl amid freezing temperatures, offering 24/7 access, free food, cots, and amenities for residents and pets until Friday morning.  WSFA 12

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A Montgomery woman died following a single-vehicle crash involving a 2003 Dodge Durango, with the cause currently under investigation.  WSFA 12

CRIME NEWS

  • A witness reveals the events leading to the unsolved 1957 murder of Rogers Hamilton in Alabama, when a harmless wave to a white woman led to his tragic death.  AL.com
  • Montgomery police arrested 21-year-old Jaquon Houston for murder and robbery relating to the November 22, 2024, shooting death of Marcelino Hernandez.  WAKA 8

CULTURE NEWS

  • Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special service.  WSFA 12

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Alabama Community College System aims to boost faculty pay by 15%, enhance scholarship offerings, and improve facilities through its 2025 legislative agenda, with budget discussions set for February.  Alabama Daily News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Around 400 Alabama National Guard members are mobilized to assist with the response to extreme winter weather affecting the southern part of Alabama.  WSFA 12
  • The City of Montgomery will close all city offices on January 21 and 22, 2025, due to inclement winter weather forecasts.  The Montgomery Independent

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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