Good morning, Montgomery.

Lainey Grace, a Prattville native, performed on ABC’s American Idol this season, where she met songwriter Kyndal Inskeep + opened doors for future music collaborations.

The state education board will vote in March on recommended social studies textbooks for the next school year.

State Superintendent Eric Mackey said the delay gave board members extra time to review proposals — some expressed concerns about how well the materials reflect local values.

A Teen Summit is set to teach high school seniors skills as part of a partnership among local churches, banks + city offices in MPS.

The event will help kids make positive choices.

Goldfish Swim School in Eastchase offers free play-based swim lessons this February for infants 4 to 8 months old.

Enrolled babies will get lessons until they turn nine months, building water confidence and providing parents with important safety tips.

Teen Summit provided high schoolers with practical lessons on HIV prevention, college planning, and financial literacy yesterday at Montgomery Public Schools — a six-year program led by local churches, banks, and city offices.

After the federal National Blue Ribbon program ended abruptly last August, the State Board of Education honored five local schools with the Legislative School Performance Recognition Program on Thursday in Montgomery.

The state move aims to celebrate these schools' academic excellence and community impact.

The Alabama State University Theatre Department will perform Dominique Morisseau’s Pipeline next Thursday on campus—audiences can look forward to a live, engaging experience.

Senate committees advanced several education bills on Wednesday in Alabama, including one that lets students leave campus for religious instruction, another that narrows sex education topics, and a proposal requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments in historical context; the measures now head to the Senate floor.

Local law enforcement has issued safety measures for seniors after Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped over a week ago — guidelines will soon be shared with community centers to help residents protect their older loved ones.

HB 156, a bill to join the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, headed to the Senate floor today after strong support from PA professionals at a rally on the State House steps.

The compact aims to ease licensing delays for military spouses (and boost access to care statewide).

WSFA 12 News partners with LifeSouth Community Blood Center to hold the 20th annual Give from the Heart blood drive today in Montgomery.

Donors are welcome to give blood & help local patients receive needed care.

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.

Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Tower Taproom — Tickets available with 25% OFF until February 21st — Celebrate early with a fun-filled pub crawl featuring games, contests, and festive cheer.

Montgomery Princess Day

10 AM – 4:30 PM — Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill — Tickets required — Experience a magical day filled with princess interactions, songs, and games for children.