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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family & friends gathered today in Montgomery to honor civil rights activist Joanne Bland at a viewing that brought community members together to remember her role in advancing equal rights. WSFA 12
- ➤ The Montgomery County Commission invites residents to a cleanup event today from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Residents may drop off household items and yard waste at designated sites in Mount Meigs, Pike Road, Pine Level, Ramer and Flatwood. WSFA 12
- ➤ Montgomery Zoo celebrates 50 years during Zoo Weekend by hosting its annual spring fundraiser for community engagement. The milestone honors decades of local service and promises future educational activities. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Children's Policy Council held its inaugural Character in Action ceremony to recognize notable middle and high school students. The event celebrated youth achievements & promoted community engagement. WSFA 12
- ➤ High school students from across Alabama gathered in Montgomery today for the second day of the Alabama Youth Legislature Conference, where they learned + shared ideas on state issues. The event provides young leaders a chance to engage in thoughtful discussions in a hands-on legislative setting. WSFA 12
- ➤ Alabama lawmakers passed HB78 to limit screen time in licensed child care, preschool and kindergarten, stressing hands-on learning & balanced use of screens. The bill now goes to the governor after a 2025 cell phone rule improved classroom focus. AL.com
- ➤ Lawmakers unveiled a coordinated career tech package Thursday that requests $150M to expand CTE programs and ease teacher shortages. Two bills aim to boost workforce training and fast-track certification while one measure will become effective (June 1) as the package now heads to committees. Alabama Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers gave final passage to House Bill 38 that creates the Alabama Seagrass Restoration Task Force, a group of public and private experts to spearhead a 10-year plan to restore winnowing seagrass in marine ecosystems; the group will report annually before the legislative session. Alabama Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Clay Ingram from AAA Alabama shared essential travel safety tips on WSFA today, advising drivers to stay alert and secure on the road. WSFA 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ivey signed House Joint Resolution 17 to pave the way for junior college football's return after 1990. A study commission made up of college and high school athletic leaders will meet in May and report its findings by Nov. 1 to guide the program's potential revival. WSFA 12
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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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Cupcakes & Calculations
2-5 p.m. — Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library — Free entry — Enjoy cupcakes while engaging in fun math challenges with fellow enthusiasts.
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Much Ado About Nothing
7 p.m. — Alabama Shakespeare Festival — Tickets available — Experience a classic Shakespearean comedy filled with clever wordplay and romance.
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8 a.m. — Blount Cultural Park — Registration required — Compete in a series of races with a scenic out-and-back course and earn a finisher medal.
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