Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
Good morning, Montgomery.
The 2026 SLE Rodeo will run from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22 at Garrett Coliseum.
Summerlane Counseling, which first opened in Selma, marks its 3rd anniversary with expanded services in Montgomery.
The center has grown over the past three years & now serves more local residents.
Camp Celebration returns to Montgomery's Riverwalk Stadium, offering programs (designed to help children cope with loss) and community activities that provide local resources for families.
The event brings a welcoming environment to a familiar venue.
Eastdale Baptist Church hosts the River Region Community Sing-Along on Friday, March 27 at 5 p.m. at 400 North Burbank Street — an event that will unite neighborhoods through shared praise and worship.
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School 10th grader Carson French from Montgomery was honored by C-SPAN for his documentary, When Equality Ends at the Prison Gates, created to celebrate America’s 250th birthday — he earned an honorable mention and a $250 prize.
At Tuesday's meeting at the Montgomery County Commission, Mid-South RC&D announced a grant program offering local governments, schools, nonprofits, and fire departments between $5,000 and $25,000 for project reimbursements.
The grant cycle runs from April 1 to June 30.
Toby, a 2-year-old Dutch shepherd on the ALEA SWAT Team, will receive a bullet-proof vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s Inc. sponsored by Manitou Cliff Dwellings (Colorado), with the upgrade expected within 10 weeks.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Alabama State University is hosting its Women in Blue Campaign event to inform community members about colon cancer prevention (the third leading cause of death among men and women).
Old Cloverdale Village is an 11,000 sqft redevelopment in Montgomery’s historic Old Cloverdale District that will house Big Bad Breakfast and other local shops.
Big Bad Breakfast will open by the end of March — as neighboring tenants prepare to offer unique dining and retail experiences.
Tuskegee’s Reginald Ruffin was named the 2025-26 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year for his leadership in NCAA Division II sports — he will be honored at the 61st Annual NACDA Convention in Las Vegas on June 9.
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.
ArtTalk: Self Taught Artists
8-10 p.m. — Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts — Free entry — Bring your artwork for an informal critique and enjoy refreshments while interacting with fellow artists.
Little Feat Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Little Feat live in Montgomery.
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