Good morning, Montgomery.

Montgomery police said an adult male was fatally shot on Thursday when officers and fire medics arrived at 5:05 p.m. at Gatsby Drive at F Scott Court in Midtown Montgomery (the area is near Zelda Road).

A juvenile boy died in a shooting Friday night in Montgomery when police and fire medics responded at 7:12 p.m. to a call on the 3600 block of Madolyn Lane (the victim was pronounced dead on scene), marking the city's 15th homicide this year.

A juvenile was charged for a fatal shooting on February 1 around 8:26 p.m. on Eastern Boulevard that left 17-year-old Jekobi Douglas dead and another youth hospitalized, and police took a second juvenile into custody on April 3—he now faces capital murder and attempted murder charges.

The Alabama Senate approved a bill on Thursday that ends the county health department form requirement for school vaccine exemptions and now requires a board-approved physical evaluation form or an athletic form from the past 12 months—this change aims to reduce delays for parents—and the bill now goes to the House.

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives advanced a bill to ban cellphones in public schools during the instructional day by voting 79-15—lawmakers now plan for the Senate debate.

The Alabama House passed a nearly unanimous $3.7 billion General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026 on April 3— it adds $6.8 million for law enforcement and $7.5 million for airport development and now moves to the Senate for review.

Gov. Kay Ivey appointed district judge Tiffany McCord as Montgomery County circuit judge today—she replaces Judge Johnny Hardwick.

The Montgomery Biscuits will begin their 2025 season today at Riverwalk Stadium—continuing a long-standing community partnership that supports the River Region.

Kelvin Agosto and Juan Cruz each hit two home runs as Alabama State beat Alabama A&M 11—1 in game one of a three game series at Wheeler Watkins Baseball Complex—junior Jorhan Laboy pitched seven innings to secure the Hornets' win.

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.

Jeffrey Earnhardt Racing Experience

11 AM – 3 PM — Montgomery Motor Speedway — Limited-time driving packages 50% off — Experience the thrill of racing on a storied short track in Alabama.