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Monday, March 17th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery firefighters battled a house fire near Taylor Road this morning at a home on the 6500 block of Eastwood Glen Drive where smoke and flames were seen coming from the attic and no one was inside, while the cause remains under investigation. WAKA 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Board of Education will vote in April on extending State Superintendent Eric Mackey’s contract through 2029 and raising his salary by $90,000 to $380,000—three board members have asked for more time to review the proposal. Some officials say the decision should be clear and transparent as they compare his pay to local superintendents and look for more details before a final decision is made. Alabama Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College basketball teams from Alabama are set to play in the 2025 NCAA men’s tournament after Selection Sunday revealed the bracket. Auburn Tigers earned their first No. 1 seed by finishing 28-5 and as SEC champions while Alabama State Hornets and Alabama Crimson Tide—who finished 25-8 with the top scoring offense—also secured their spots as tournament play begins on Tuesday. WSFA 12
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4-Day CAPM Certification Training in Montgomery, AL
This comprehensive CAPM certification course offers 32 hours of interactive classroom training, PMBOK Guide resources, and assistance with the CAPM exam application.
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Brunch with Rosie: Indie Rock at Red Bluff Bar
Brunch with Rosie, a three-piece indie rock band from Auburn, Alabama, will perform at the Red Bluff Bar in Montgomery, Alabama, opening for The Cold Stares.
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2025 AASPA Winter Conference
April 1-3 | Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center | Registration fees apply | Engage with fellow school administrators at Alabama's largest professional learning event.
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Montgomery Cars and Coffee
9 a.m. — Dreamland BBQ — Free entry — A monthly meet for car enthusiasts to showcase their rides and socialize over coffee.
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Everything Eyelash Training Class
10 AM – 4 PM — Regus - Montgomery, RSA Dexter — $1,500 investment — Become a certified lash artist with comprehensive, hands-on training in all lash techniques.
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Flimp Festival 2025
10 AM – 2 PM — Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and community at this vibrant arts festival.
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UX Bootcamp in Montgomery, AL
9 a.m. — 600 S Court St, Montgomery, AL — Course fees apply — Enhance your design skills with hands-on training in Adobe tools and graphic design fundamentals.
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