Daily
Montgomery
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A 14-year-old entrepreneur in Montgomery won a Young Professional Small Business Award while growing her business, A Rai of Sunshine, known for its pound cakes and plans for a food truck and retail store. She balances school with her entrepreneurial dreams while inspiring local youth. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The State Board of Education in Montgomery honored five nominated 2025 Blue Ribbon schools and winners of the Legislative Recognition Program during a Thursday meeting. Superintendent Eric Mackey noted the nominees would have earned the federal award and said a state program may be developed soon. Alabama Daily News
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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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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.
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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.
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53rd Annual Spring Auction - Trucks Day 1
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — J.M. Wood Auction Co Inc — Starting at $100 — Bid on various dump and sanitation trucks from leading manufacturers.
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