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Friday, February 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Central Alabama Community Foundation awarded $119,720 in grants to support arts and community building initiatives across Central Alabama. Elmore Autauga News
- ➤ The 33rd Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee, marking the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Voting Rights Act, will host noted lawmakers and anticipates a larger audience for its Unity Breakfast. WAKA 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Higher Education Day in Alabama highlights the critical need for public funding to support the state's colleges and universities, featuring a parade and a pledge signing to emphasize education's $20 billion economic impact. WSFA 12
- ➤ Over 1,000 participants from Alabama's public universities rallied in Montgomery for Higher Ed Day to emphasize the importance of funding higher education. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama lawmakers have advanced and filed several bills aimed at regulating illegal immigration, with measures including registration requirements for labor brokers, impoundment of vehicles by unlicensed drivers, increased penalties for undocumented immigrants, and a wire transfer fee to fund education programs. Alabama Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new bill, SB191 introduced by Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, mandates postpartum depression screenings and treatment coverage by Alabama Medicaid, aiming to enhance maternal mental health care. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
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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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