Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
Good morning, Montgomery.
Saint James community held a ceremony on Saturday to honor student Carter Carroll, a senior and baseball player who died in a hunting accident in January 2024.
The new batting facility and scholarship have been dedicated to his memory — hundreds attended as speakers shared their favorite memories.
The Montgomery Symphony will debut a world premiere piece (A Time for Jubilee) honoring the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March with a performance Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Davis Theater downtown; a pre-concert chat with composer Nkeiru Okoye is scheduled at 6:00 p.m.
Millbrook hosted a Mardi Gras festival and parade last Saturday to celebrate community, support local groups, and keep traditions alive.
Montgomery celebrated Mardi Gras as residents rolled through historic Old Cloverdale Saturday.
Locals enjoyed parades + lively festivities that embraced community traditions.
Alabama defeated Auburn 96-92 at Neville Arena on Feb.
7 as Sports Director Lindsey Bonner reviewed postgame remarks from coaches Steven Pearl and Nate Oats.
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.
Viking 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
2-6 p.m. — Blount Cultural Park — $30-$65 — Run through beautiful Montgomery and challenge yourself with a range of distances from a 5K to a Half Marathon.
Southern Soul Takeover
7-11 p.m. — BB King's Blues Club — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Southern soul with live performances from Toy Toy and Sherika Nicole.
K-Pop Warriors Live Show
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Garrett Coliseum — Family-friendly event — Experience high-energy K-Pop music and dance with colorful heroes and playful villains.
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