Monday, March 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery City Councilmember Andrew Szymanski partners with Renasant Bank to offer a no down payment home loan program for Montgomery Police Department officers, aiming to improve police retention and integrate officers into the community. WSFA 12
- ➤ The Montgomery Chapter of Jack and Jill of America honored 18 young men for their academic, athletic, and community contributions at a cotillion ball. WSFA 12
- ➤ Zahara Jolie-Pitt and her mother, Angelina Jolie, attended the fourth annual Women In Training (WIT) Mother-Daughter Brunch in Montgomery to support ending period poverty, with hundreds of attendees and a community service award presentation. WAKA 8
- ➤ Friends and family have held an annual vigil since 2004 for LaQuanta Riley, a Montgomery woman who has been missing since then. WSFA 12
ACCIDENTS NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands gathered in Wetumpka for a Mardi Gras parade and Montgomery hosted a block party, highlighting the growing popularity of Mardi Gras celebrations in the area. WAKA 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of Alabama students engage in the 76th Annual Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature event, simulating the roles of state legislators to pass youth laws. WSFA 12
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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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4-Day CAPM Certification Training in Montgomery, AL
This comprehensive CAPM certification course offers 32 hours of interactive classroom training, PMBOK Guide resources, and assistance with the CAPM exam application.
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Brunch with Rosie: Indie Rock at Red Bluff Bar
Brunch with Rosie, a three-piece indie rock band from Auburn, Alabama, will perform at the Red Bluff Bar in Montgomery, Alabama, opening for The Cold Stares.
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2025 AASPA Winter Conference
April 1-3 | Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center | Registration fees apply | Engage with fellow school administrators at Alabama's largest professional learning event.
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