Good morning, Montgomery.

The Prattville Public Safety Citizens Academy is set to begin soon as the Prattville Police and Fire Department team up to educate residents on safety — offering insight into daily operations and building community trust.

This event will help locals understand how public services work.

Johnny Sullivan, a well-known local restaurant owner and caterer, died at 74 — Sinclair's on Vaughn Road, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, remains open and asks the community to keep his family in their thoughts.

The Montgomery Military Officers Association will host its Annual Golf Tournament on April 2 in Montgomery to help raise funds for student scholarships, providing a community opportunity for local families to support education.

Regional Business After Hours begins today at 4:00 p.m. in the East Hangar of Montgomery Regional Airport — a key opportunity for local professionals to network and exchange ideas to spark regional growth.

A new career tech school (detailed by the state superintendent) will soon open in Montgomery to offer hands-on training for high school graduates seeking job skills.

The school is set to serve students from across central Alabama.

Montgomery Public Schools will host the first annual Special Olympics for student-athletes tomorrow at Park Crossing High School, marking a new chapter in celebrating school athletic achievements.

Officials say the event will bolster student spirit and community pride.

The Alabama House approved a constitutional amendment proposal on Tuesday that would require public schools to allow voluntary student-led prayer + the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the school day, with school boards setting guidelines and the measure now awaiting Senate approval and a statewide Nov. vote.

Montgomery city, county and Pike Road officials invite residents to share ideas on parks and recreation improvements by completing an online survey.

The feedback will help shape a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan for local playgrounds, trails, and sports facilities.

Prevention Day was held yesterday at the state Capitol as prevention professionals, young people, and community partners met with lawmakers—sharing inspiring stories to highlight systems that lower substance misuse rates.

Montgomery nonprofit COSA is teaming with local schools to warn students about vaping risks as more young adults take up the habit.

The group will speak at Alabama State today and host an event in Dallas County next week (sharing personal stories to underline its health impact).

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.

Much Ado About Nothing

7 p.m. — Alabama Shakespeare Festival — Tickets available — Experience a classic Shakespearean comedy filled with clever wordplay and romance.

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.

Dino Dig Education Program

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum — $21 for zoo members, $35 for non-members — Unearth dinosaur bones and enjoy hands-on learning at this fun paleontology program for kids ages 4-10.