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Montgomery
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of recovery organization professionals gathered at the State House today to celebrate Alabama Recovery Advocacy Day as a show of support for local recovery efforts. WSFA 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ World-renowned ballet dancer Misty Copeland visited Davis Theatre in Montgomery today for a moderated conversation about her career + dance journey, offering fans direct insight into her artistic path. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Public Schools will host a special education job fair tomorrow to recruit educators for its special needs program, aiming to fill important teaching roles in the district. WSFA 12
- ➤ Legislators approved a bill on Wednesday that would allow homeschooled students in Alabama to join career-tech programs offered by public schools; the legislation will take effect in the 2027-2028 school year provided students enroll as nontraditional public school students and pay fees (as charged to public school students). WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ivey signed a law today that limits electronic screen use in early education programs statewide to help young children focus on learning. WSFA 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Academy Eagles beat Lauderdale County 60-50 and will face Southside-Selma in the state championship on Friday, Mar. 6 at 2:15 with Braden Gordon (21 points) and Mason Ellis (12 points) leading in the win. WAKA 8
- ➤ After defeating Mars Hill Bible 76-56, the St. James Trojans secured their spot in the 3A Girls State Title Game. They will face Mobile Christian on Friday at 12:30 as Kaitlin Mitchell led scoring with 30 and Natalie Barton added 17. WAKA 8
- ➤ The Southside-Selma Panthers beat Whitesburg Christian by a score of 62 to 60 to secure a spot in the AHSAA 3A Boys State Championship Game, with Ar’Mari Town scoring 19 points and Caeden Moody adding 14; they will face Montgomery Academy tomorrow at 2:15 p.m. WAKA 8
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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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