Good morning, Montgomery.

Montgomery Parks and Recreation will host a spring break event to keep kids active and entertained in local parks.

The event is set to take place soon during the break.

River Region professionals gathered at Montgomery Regional Airport on Thursday for a networking event hosted by the Montgomery Chamber to build local business connections.

Huey Magoo’s is now open at 2930 Carter Hill Rd. in Montgomery (operating daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and announced plans to add four restaurants to Birmingham.

Commerce Music Hall reopened its doors in downtown Montgomery on Friday, Mar.

13 with a free concert by country singer Kirk Jay (a top competitor on The Voice Season 15) as part of a grand reopening celebration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place from 5 to 5:30 p.m.

World-renowned ballet dancer Misty Copeland visited Davis Theatre on Mar.

3 for a moderated conversation about her influential dance career, offering local fans insight into her journey.

The House passed outcome-based higher ed funding bill (House Bill 565) on Thursday, Mar.

12, linking $65 million in bonus funds to college performance for graduation and job placement. The measure, sponsored by Danny Garrett, provides pre-funding through the CHEER Act for public institutions and Tuskegee University.

Alabama lawmakers passed House Bill 138—which lets retirees with bus driving certificates return as full-time drivers while keeping retirement benefits—to ease the school bus shortage affecting Montgomery and rural districts.

Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to sign the bill soon.

Montgomery Public Schools hosted the 2026 Special Olympics today — student-athletes demonstrated school pride through determination and teamwork.

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery will assume operations of the Montgomery Miracle League, expanding adaptive baseball for children, teens and adults with unique abilities in Montgomery.

The program aims to offer a valuable sports opportunity for the community.

The 2026 ICF canoe slalom world ranking spring races will happen this weekend (March 14) at Montgomery Whitewater (featuring former and future Olympians).

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.