Daily
Montgomery
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery Art Guild hosted their Annual Members’ Show Sunday — a free open reception at Ware-Farley-Hood House featuring 70 art pieces, live music, and refreshments. Visitors voted for their favorites, with the top three pieces each earning a $100 prize. WAKA 8
- ➤ The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts unveiled the exhibit 'This Land is Your Land' that blends art, science, and cultural history to explore the Black Belt’s natural legacy—with the show on display through May 3, a panel provided insights on native land stewardship. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rep Terri Collins proposed House Bill 396 to change school report cards by weighing academic growth (especially for low performers) and college readiness while lowering graduation rates and dropping chronic absenteeism. The system will raise the grading scale automatically if 60% of schools earn A’s or B’s. Alabama Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erica Thompson, a military spouse, pressed for mold safety laws after her family faced health issues in military housing. She traveled to Washington, D.C. in January and introduced the MOLD Act — setting testing standards — as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. WSFA 12
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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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