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Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Federal funding cuts from DOGE have forced the Alabama Humanities Alliance to suspend its grants program and pause its Road Scholars bookings that brought experts to local libraries and schools. Executive director Chuck Holmes said the cuts left many local storytelling festivals and history projects at risk and urged donors to support the nonprofit. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Faulkner University surpassed 1,300 graduate students for the first time, marking a record-breaking milestone—this achievement shows the school is growing fast. The Montgomery Independent
- ➤ A House Education Policy committee rejected House Bill 342 by a 9-4 vote (with two members abstaining) on Wednesday. Rep. Susan DuBose sponsored the bill to require all districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction, and a similar measure was later filed as Senate Bill 278. Alabama Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ivey appointed District Judge Tiffany McCord as the new Montgomery County circuit court judge, replacing retiring Judge Johnny Hardwick who ended his two-decade service on March 26. McCord, a Montgomery resident with 23 years of legal experience, was sworn in at the Montgomery Courthouse—inside the room where Judge Hardwick began his career in 2001. WSFA 12
- ➤ Pharmacists testified at a public hearing that low payments were forcing many independent pharmacies out of business, and the Alabama House Insurance Committee approved an amended Senate Bill 252 that requires pharmacy benefit managers to pay at least $10.64 per prescription — the same rate paid by Medicaid — while removing the two-year sunset and private right to sue provisions. This amendment, pushed by Sen. Billy Beasley, comes as local pharmacies struggle to maintain operations. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ State lawmakers clashed in a Senate committee on Wednesday as they debated a bill to change how Baldwin County’s sales tax revenue is used to fund three school systems — with some urging the issue to be solved locally — and the committee did not move the measure forward. AL.com
- ➤ A cannabis product regulation bill—Senate Bill 255—passed out of the Senate Committee on Tourism on April 2, and its sponsor Sen. Rodger Smitherman said he will meet with fellow lawmakers to merge similar proposals. The bill would require strict testing of hemp products, restrict sales to dedicated outlets, prohibit sale with alcohol, and impose a 6% sales tax while aiming to prevent sales to minors. Alabama Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ASU celebrated its SWAC championship victory today — the team held a ceremony on campus attended by players, coaches, and fans. The event marked a high point for the Hornets and set the stage for upcoming contests. WSFA 12
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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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Blackberry Smoke Concert
8 PM — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Tickets from $47 — Enjoy an evening filled with Southern rock vibes from Blackberry Smoke.
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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.
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