Daily
Montgomery
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mercy House presented plans Tuesday to convert its building and five-acre lot on West Montgomery into a homeless shelter called The Haven — offering 82 beds and resources to help residents secure jobs and housing within 90 days. WSFA 12
- ➤ The new Alabama Veterans Resource Center opened along Dexter Avenue to offer services for local veterans. The center is ready to provide resources to those in downtown Montgomery. WSFA 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Black History Month art exhibit honors local Black heritage and is on display at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library downtown. The show features paintings, photos, sculptures and other visual art and will continue through the end of February. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ashley Johnson, founder of Pivot Path, has been selected as Alabama’s State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship. Her nonprofit will move into a new Montgomery facility that offers GED testing and training as she prepares to meet lawmakers for adult education funding. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday (Feb. 17), the Montgomery City Council heard complaints from several apartment residents whose comments raised local housing concerns. Council members noted the feedback and may consider it in future policy discussions. WSFA 12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fresenius Kidney Care Tuskegee, the only kidney dialysis facility in Macon County, will close on March 18, leaving nearly 50 patients with less access to vital care. Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee has urged officials to act to protect this essential service. WSFA 12
- ➤ Strong Tower Church will hold a free dental clinic with extra activities + food, games, bounce houses and childcare for all ages on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2840 Boys Club Road. WAKA 8
- ➤ Lawmakers approved two bills Tuesday afternoon that remove co-pays and deductibles for breast and prostate cancer screenings for insured residents. SB19 now heads to the governor’s desk (targeting high-risk men) while HB300 moves to the Senate for further review. Alabama Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pleasant Grove Spartans beat Trinity Presbyterian women’s basketball team 49-42 in a playoff game yesterday, and they will face Montgomery Catholic Knights on Tuesday, Feb. 24. WAKA 8
- ➤ Montgomery Catholic defeated Bibb County (60-45) in a tight playoff game yesterday at the Acadome and will face the Fairfield Tigers on Feb. 24. 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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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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Hootenanny 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
10-11 a.m. — Montgomery Whitewater — Registration required — Kick off spring with a 5K and fun run, featuring live music and unique races.
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