Good morning, Montgomery.

This weekend, Meredith’s Miracles Children Foundation will host Cookies with Characters (a family event) where kids support other children’s medical needs while meeting their favorite cartoon characters.

Survivors Speak Alabama gathers survivors and advocates today at the Union Station Train Shed and state capitol to push for a longer victim compensation period and enhanced support for grieving families (buses arrive from Birmingham, Selma and Talladega).

WSFA 12 News will air its Black History Month program 'Voices of Alabama' today.

The show highlights art + heritage in our community.

Trenholm State Community College will host an open house to showcase over 30 academic programs.

Prospective students can learn about available courses and campus facilities.

Alabama high school seniors can apply to over 50 colleges for free during the Spring 2026 College Application Campaign Feb.

23—27. The effort waives fees at schools statewide and in nearby areas to boost access to higher education.

Montgomery Fire Department will graduate 23 new firefighters on March 6 at Montgomery City hall; the ceremony will honor recruits who completed 20 weeks of training in fire suppression, emergency medical services & rescue operations.

Alabama farming leaders praise the new Farm Bill as the U.S. House Agriculture Committee begins review this week.

The legislation makes the feral swine control program permanent and boosts research at Auburn, Tuskegee & Alabama A&M, which local farmers say will help stabilize the industry.

The Council on Substance Abuse has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to help Montgomery workplaces develop substance abuse prevention and treatment policies, according to program manager Britney Robinson & local community partners.

The group also plans to expand support to veterans and schools.

The Montgomery Humane Society introduced Pets of the Week on Monday, Feb.

23 featuring TicTac, a 3-month-old kitten, and Bunny — a 3-year-old terrier mix missing a front leg — both available for adoption at the shelter.

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.

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.

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.

Cupcakes & Calculations

2-5 p.m. — Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library — Free entry — Enjoy cupcakes while engaging in fun math challenges with fellow enthusiasts.