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Monday, March 24th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Montgomery held Community and Family Fun Day where families enjoyed bounce houses and face painting—this event set the stage for a weekend of activities honoring the Selma to Montgomery marchers. WSFA 12
- ➤ People from across the country came to Montgomery to mark the 60th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march—an event that helped lead to the Voting Rights Act. At Carver High School on Saturday, a Family Fun Day and Stars for Freedom Rally honored the historic protest while a march reenactment from City of St. Jude Parish to the Alabama Capitol took place on Sunday. WAKA 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Montgomery held the Stars for Freedom rally to honor the historic Selma to Montgomery march—this event revived a tradition that celebrates our local civil rights legacy. WSFA 12
- ➤ Over 200 supporters of Alabama Arise Action gathered at the state house on March 20th — backing House Bill 386 that would lower the state's grocery tax — in a peaceful public rally. The Montgomery Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 23rd, Alabama beat Saint Mary’s 80+66 in an NCAA Tournament game to reach the Sweet 16 for the third straight year. The Crimson Tide will face BYU in Newark in the East Region semifinals as they aim for a Final Four appearance. WAKA 8
- ➤ The Auburn Tigers beat Creighton 82-70 on Saturday night to reach the Sweet 16 while the Alabama Crimson Tide beat Saint Mary’s 80-66 on Sunday — marking the first time since 1986 that both teams advanced together. Alabama will play BYU on Thursday, March 27 while Auburn will meet Michigan on Friday, March 28. WSFA 12
- ➤ Montgomery Whitewater hosted a Pan American Championship where canoe slalom and kayak cross athletes from many countries battled strong currents on a challenging course—three Olympians competed in the event that served as the U.S. National Team selection process. The facility also offers kayaking lessons for beginners. 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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MHS 25th Annual Dog-u-Tante Ball
6-8 p.m. — RSA Activity Center — Support local animal welfare while enjoying a fun night out.
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Easter Weekend at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Museum
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum — Regular admission rates apply — Celebrate Easter weekend with family fun and wildlife exploration.
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Move Montgomery Bunny Hop 5K
7-11 a.m. — Vaughn Road Park — Free entry — Participate in a community 5K to promote wellness and support local health initiatives.
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