Good morning, Montgomery.

Make-A-Wish Alabama has launched a fundraising campaign using specialty license plates to support wish granting—$41.50 from each $50 plate goes toward giving a wish to a child.

The nonprofit needs 1,000 pre-commitments by March 10 to produce the plates.

Following a winter storm that blocked roads and left power outages, the American Red Cross launched emergency relief efforts today to supply food, cleanup kits, and financial aid to all affected families — local crews are using creative methods to reach households isolated by debris.

A Hope Hull family began cleaning up after an EF-1 tornado tore their home apart Sunday, and the Heath family started a GoFundMe to cover repairs & temporary living needs.

Today, local law office Jinks Crows announced its second annual scholarship award program for college funding in Montgomery.

The initiative supports qualified students pursuing higher education.

The stippled studfish, a freshwater species unique to Alabama, may soon gain Endangered Species Act protection as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reviews a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity.

Pollution and drought have reduced its numbers to a few streams, heightening concerns for its survival.

After a recent storm, the HBLB warned residents against unlicensed contractor scams and urged homeowners to verify licenses, addresses, and references before repairs, noting that illegal work in a declared disaster area may escalate to a felony + investigators are working with local law enforcement in affected neighborhoods.

Baptist South’s emergency department reopened after adding more than 11,000 sqft and 30 new beds to boost patient care.

The remodeled space now offers improved services for local residents.

Baptist Medical Center South's remodeled emergency department is now open in Montgomery after a $14 million expansion added 11,000 sqft and 30 beds to serve about 50,000 annual visits, making it the only level 2 trauma center between Mobile and Birmingham.

Critter Crawl 5K and Yeti Dash

2:30-5 p.m. — Alabama Nature Center — Registration fee applies — Participate in a fun-filled 5K race and Yeti Dash supporting local nature initiatives.