Daily
Montgomery
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama National Guard was deployed across the state to address the impacts of a winter storm. WSFA 12
- ➤ Vladimir Averett, a barber in Montgomery, is recognized for his commitment to serving the community through free haircuts for inmates, house calls for the sick, and mentoring local youth. WAKA 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Josephus Boone has been sentenced to life without parole for the murder of witness Kelvin Cooley outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in 2017. WAKA 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Huntingdon College received a $1 million donation from Dr. Michael Murphy and Dr. Maureen Murphy to start a scholarship program for rural Alabama students aspiring to be teachers. Montgomery Chamber
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery experiences record low temperatures and snowfall, with potential for icy conditions overnight. WAKA 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles increased its parole grant rate to 26% in the first quarter of FY2025, the highest since 2019, amid improvements in racial disparity and ongoing discussions on reform. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed updates on winter conditions in the city during a segment on 'Today in Alabama'. WSFA 12
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Banda MS Concert
Banda MS will perform live at Rancho El Paraiso in Montgomery, offering an evening of energetic music.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Montgomery
Daily Montgomery is a community newsletter sharing current events in Montgomery, Alabama. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people in our community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Montgomery, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Montgomery.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Montgomery and across Alabama. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people in our community.
We help people in Montgomery save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Montgomery, about Montgomery, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Montgomery
A free Montgomery community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Montgomery. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymontgomery.com/sitemap