Good morning, Montgomery.

Montgomery Humane Society introduced Pets of the Week on Mar 31 with Mario, a 1-month-old orange kitten, and Nick, a 4-year-old terrier mix who prefers not to bond with cats (a rarity among his kind).

Interested adopters were invited to visit the front desk or the society's website for more details on adoption or fostering opportunities.

Montgomery firefighters put out an early Monday morning fire, authorities said.

Alabama families must apply for education savings accounts by April 7 to help pay for tuition, tutoring, and therapies for the 2025-2026 school year—over 27,000 students have applied since January.

The program will first award 500 accounts to special needs students and then prioritize dependents of active-duty service members, with notifications sent in May and funds available in July.

Mayor Steven L. Reed attended a two-day Mayors' Neighborhood Academy at Harlem Children's Zone in New York City where he and 11 other leaders learned neighborhood strategies to break the cycle of poverty and boost opportunities for youth.

He said Montgomery will use the lessons to strengthen partnerships with local schools and community groups.

The abandoned Days Inn on West South Boulevard off I-65 has been torn down after years of being empty—City Councilmember Franetta Riley said its removal opens room for new development.

City officials will review 20 more properties for demolition in April to clear blight from the area.

Today, House Rep. Mike Shaw announced that three bills regulating cryptocurrency and blockchain technology will drop as legislators return to Montgomery; one bill would allow the state treasurer to invest in crypto, another would define crypto as property exempt from tax, and a third will require the state to publish transactions over $1,000 on a public blockchain within five years. The measures aim to boost government transparency and highlight the broader benefits of blockchain technology.

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.

The Grove MGM 5K Fun Run/Walk and Open House

12:30-3:30 p.m. — The Grove MGM — Donations encouraged — Celebrate the opening of a community resource for young women transitioning out of foster care while enjoying a scenic 5K run/walk.