Thursday, February 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 15-year-old Audrina Berreles, last seen on Feb. 6 in downtown Montgomery. WSFA 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A juvenile male is in critical condition after being shot in Montgomery, with police investigating the incident. WAKA 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery plans to demolish six blighted properties to improve neighborhoods and potentially repurpose the areas for business or residential use, with funding from a 2022 government bill. WSFA 12
- ➤ Two bills from Gov. Kay Ivey's Safe Alabama bill package, aimed at public safety improvement and crime reduction, passed the Alabama House unanimously in a bipartisan effort. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ A bill in Alabama, proposing the governor and attorney general can appoint interim police chiefs in cities with significant police staff shortages, advances despite opposition from the mayors of major cities. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ Mayor Steven Reed addressed the Montgomery City Council on February 18th regarding the challenges business owners face with the city's business license renewal process. The Montgomery Independent
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Brunch With Rosie Live Performance at Village Green Records
Auburn indie-rock trio Brunch With Rosie will perform live at Village Green Records, featuring local and regional comedians.
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Gaitlin Roberson: Awwright Tour in Montgomery
FunnyManGaitlin brings his energetic comedy and relatable storytelling to Montgomery for an evening of laughs and entertainment.
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Saturday Micro Market
Pop-up market with music, food, and local vendors happening March 8, 15, and 29. Still accepting vendor applications!
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31st Annual Culinary Caper Celebration
The Culinary Caper is a fundraising luncheon hosted by Meals On Wheels Montgomery to support seniors, featuring food from local chefs and various engaging activities like auctions and raffles.
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2025 Spring Career Fairs at the Career Development Center
The Career Development Center will host a career fair featuring employers from the Healthcare, Government, Public Safety, and Communications sectors.
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Whose Live Anyway - Live Performance
Experience an evening of improvisational comedy with the talented cast members from 'Whose Line is it Anyway' performing live in Montgomery.
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Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival
The Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival features two days of live Smooth Jazz and R&B performances by national artists at the scenic Riverwalk Amphitheater.
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Montgomery's Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
The Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl in Downtown Montgomery promises a themed experience with contests, prizes, and multiple pub crawl stops encouraging festive participation.
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St. Patrick's Day at Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by exploring the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, which will be open for visitors to enjoy the sights and sounds of the animals.
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