Daily
Montgomery
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The River Region will host a busy weekend from March 6-8 — featuring the Monster Truck Nitro Tour at Garrett Coliseum, Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, Zoo Weekend at Montgomery Zoo, a paint and pizza fundraiser by the Elmore County Humane Society, and the Santuck Flea Market in Wetumpka. WAKA 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Residents in the Garden District were evacuated on Thursday when Montgomery Fire Rescue responded to a large gas leak on the 1300 block of South Hull Street (around 11:20 a.m.), and Spire Gas technicians later declared the area safe for return. WSFA 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Regional Airport now offers a new flight to Houston, giving passengers more travel options and boosting local connectivity. WSFA 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ballet dancer Misty Copeland addressed Montgomery students on Wednesday at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, sharing insights about her celebrated career in ballet. WSFA 12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ City leaders celebrated Montgomery for being recognized as one of Alabama's top cities for economic performance today. This acknowledgment highlights the local economy's growing momentum. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Public Schools is hosting a heritage and resource fair on Saturday to showcase different cultures and traditions for local families - the event will offer opportunities to experience community heritage firsthand. WSFA 12
- ➤ Alabama State University is hosting the Montgomery .AI Summit to show how artificial intelligence is reshaping learning, work and public service. The event will offer locals practical insights into educational trends and emerging job skills. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wreath-laying ceremony held this morning in Montgomery reminded community members about the importance of voting as organizers warned that lawmakers may try to limit that right. WSFA 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CW Montgomery will air six Savannah Bananas games this season, starting in May. The station also confirms live games at Riverwalk Stadium on March 21 & 22, with broadcasts available on Channel 22.1 and Channel 32.2 via cable, satellite, and streaming services. WAKA 8
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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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