Daily
Montgomery
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery native Trew the Star received a golden ticket on American Idol Monday night after singing Sam Cooke's 'Nothing Can Change This Love' to judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan. The 25-year-old, who auditioned three separate times, joins three other Alabamians on the show. WAKA 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ During a virtual meeting Monday, the Alabama Public Charter School Commission approved policies including a public data dashboard for charter schools and updated facility rules; it also scheduled a charter workshop in Montgomery for March 9-10 plus opened federal grant applications with a March 30 deadline. Alabama Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County commissioners pledged $17.5 million to support Jackson Hospital and help it avoid bankruptcy; the first $10 million payment is expected this week and the remainder will come in installments through 2029. WSFA 12
- ➤ From Friday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 22, Alabama will hold a sales tax holiday on emergency preparedness items such as flashlights + portable generators to help shoppers save up to 10 percent, with some cities and counties also waiving local taxes. WAKA 8
- ➤ ALEA shared a message Tuesday (as part of Safer Internet Day) urging parents, caregivers, and educators to adjust privacy settings and monitor online interactions to protect children online in Montgomery. WSFA 12
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced that new chip-enabled EBT cards will be mailed statewide in the coming days (following a pilot program launched in December 2025). Cardholders must activate their cards with the provided details and then destroy their old cards for security. WSFA 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery Biscuits are holding a virtual job fair to fill positions (grounds crew, bat person, entertainment, Big Mo, food service, bartending, security, and janitorial) at Riverwalk Stadium before the season opener on April 7. 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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