Good morning, Montgomery.

A Montgomery man was arrested by U.S. Marshals for the March 10 robbery and assault of businessman Jim Massey III at his cleaners on South Street — he made his first court appearance Friday afternoon.

A Montgomery man, Zedekiah Sykes (58), was arrested on Wednesday for his role in the brutal robbery and assault of dry-cleaning owner Jim Massey at his business on March 10 and now faces charges of armed robbery, brandishing a firearm and carjacking (a conviction could lead to a life sentence).

Police arrested a 23-year-old and two teen males after a string of robberies in Montgomery on March 26th and March 27th — the crimes occurred at a hotel and on a street — and they face charges for robbery in the first degree and for firing a gun into an empty car, with records showing that the 23-year-old and one teen confessed while the other did not speak.

Love’s Dilemma, a play written and directed by Jamyla Philyaw, is set to show today at 7:00 p.m. at Davis Theater—audiences in Montgomery can experience fresh local theater.

Montgomery Public Schools said children will continue to get free and reduced meals under the National School Lunch Program next school year — the program will still help students have school meals.

Valiant Cross Academy plans to open a new elementary school campus in downtown Montgomery this fall at the old Pizitz building near the fountain at the bottom of Dexter Avenue.

The school will offer Kindergarten through second grade and add one grade each year until it becomes a (K-5) school with around 30 students per grade, building on its current K-1 program at 301 Dexter Avenue.

On Friday, hundreds of eighth graders attended Camp IT at ASU’s campus, where Montgomery Chamber’s TechMGM partnered with Meta + local organizations including the Air Force, Ed Farm + COLLAB to expose students to IT career paths such as AI, app development, augmented reality and robotics.

Montgomery’s downtown is set to revitalize as Councilwoman Marche Johnson leads efforts to boost tourism, dining, retail, and entertainment with new hotels, restaurants, and community centers planned downtown and in nearby neighborhoods—aiming to restore the city's vibrant spirit.

The Equal Justice Initiative will hold a soft opening for the new Elevation Hotel in a few weeks while additional hotels with 300 extra rooms are under construction on Perry Street.

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.

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.

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.

Flimp Festival 2025

10 AM – 2 PM — Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and community at this vibrant arts festival.

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.

MHS 25th Annual Dog-u-Tante Ball

6-8 p.m. — RSA Activity Center — Support local animal welfare while enjoying a fun night out.

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.

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.

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.

Blackberry Smoke Concert

8 PM — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Tickets from $47 — Enjoy an evening filled with Southern rock vibes from Blackberry Smoke.