Daily
Montgomery
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WAKA 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. WSFA 12
- ➤ Millbrook hosted a Mardi Gras festival and parade last Saturday to celebrate community, support local groups, and keep traditions alive. WSFA 12
- ➤ Montgomery celebrated Mardi Gras as residents rolled through historic Old Cloverdale Saturday. Locals enjoyed parades + lively festivities that embraced community traditions. WSFA 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WAKA 8
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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