Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An overturned 18-wheeler is causing major delays on I-85 southbound at Ann Street in Montgomery with one lane open and the exit blocked as officials work to learn more about the cause of the crash. WSFA 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was charged with robbing several Montgomery businesses, police said—authorities are investigating charges linked to the robberies. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two alumni from Prattville Christian Academy Class of 2022 were selected for competitive internships at Mayo Clinic and NASA. Maddie Jeffery (a National Merit Finalist) will work as a research assistant in neuroimmunology while Austin Jeffery will join NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program for an eight-week internship in Virginia this summer. Elmore Autauga News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall warns residents to hang up on phone calls that pressure them to send money or share personal details—scammers use fake tech support, lottery, cryptocurrency, toll, and jury duty schemes. Elmore Autauga News
- ➤ The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce withdrew its offer to host town halls for superintendent finalists after local officials said the search process was not transparent + they criticized the board’s handling of candidate selection. The board held a town hall for Dr. Harold Wright on Tuesday + it expects to announce its final decision between March 24 and April 8. WSFA 12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Alabama Board of Nursing met to plan new incentives for nurse educators and revise community college nursing courses as nearly 39,000 nurses are expected to leave in the next four years—efforts that officials say will build a stronger pipeline of new nurses—amid a projected net loss of about 13,000 workers. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ National Physicians Week honors Montgomery doctors—celebrating their work in keeping communities healthy—and highlights the need for more health care workers. WSFA 12
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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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PMP Certification Classroom Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Montgomery Alabama — Training cost varies — Gain 32 hours of interactive training for CAPM certification with hands-on projects and support.
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