Good morning, Montgomery.

Montgomery Police arrested a woman and two juveniles in connection to multiple armed robberies, the department said.

Montgomery man Zedekiah Sykes, 58, (who had planned the crime for months) was arrested on Wednesday for orchestrating a four-man robbery at Jim Massey's Cleaners on March 10 in the 500 block of South Street where masked men bound and robbed owner Jim Massey, and he now faces federal charges including armed robbery, brandishing a firearm during a violent crime, and carjacking (his credit card helped tie him to buying the robbers' attire).

Art submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition are being accepted in Alabama's 7th Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell said high school students (including private and homeschooled) must send in their artwork by Monday, April 21.

The winning entry will earn roundtrip airfare for two and a year-long showcase at the U.S. Capitol.

DiDi Hughes, an Alabama State University alumna, is hosting a conference today at ASU to empower young women with lessons on leadership, brand development and personal safety.

The event marks the first stop on her nationwide HBCU tour, and one young woman will receive a scholarship in honor of her late mother (a retired educator).

Dozens of quilters met downtown last Saturday at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library for an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness forum hosted by the Block-A-Month Quilting Club that showed fidget quilts made for people with dementia.

The event honored longtime quilter Lois Brown and featured Sandra Ledyard sharing her family’s experience with dementia — adding a personal touch to the gathering.

Montgomery’s Parks & Recreation Department will host a world autism awareness event at the Gateway Lodge in April as it welcomes Shelby Dipilla, owner of Beacon of Hope ABA & Akilli’s House.

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.