Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
Good morning, Montgomery.
Friends and family gathered Saturday to honor Vicki Lammon — celebrated as the namesake of Vicki’s Lunch Van — during a heartfelt service marking her courageous battle with cancer.
The city of Montgomery hosted a Visionary Women’s Reception to honor local women who made a difference in the River Region — gathering community leaders and residents to recognize their achievements.
Major John (Alex) Klinner, a Montgomery native and Auburn graduate, died when his refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq with five other crew members; his family set up a GoFundMe page and Auburn University honored his service.
Huey Magoo’s will open a new fast-casual restaurant in Montgomery soon - the brand famous for its bold flavors and hand-crafted chicken tenders is expanding its local presence.
Thirty-five students from Atlanta joined the three-day John Lewis Student Civil Rights Pilgrimage, stopping at key sites in Montgomery before concluding Saturday with a ceremony at the Civil Rights Memorial Center.
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.
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