Good morning, Montgomery.

Eugene’s Hot Chicken will open a new shop this fall at 79 Commerce building in downtown Montgomery — the space where Krab Kings once operated.

The restaurant will serve spicy chicken with southern sides and desserts and already has two other locations in Birmingham.

Prattville police charged a man with rape after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in a city park—investigators are continuing the probe.

Lorenzo Rainer (65) was sentenced on Monday to life in prison without parole and two consecutive life sentences after he was convicted of murder for fatally shooting Dana Riley in February and of second degree assault for shooting and injuring Shane Hill and Kevin Sides in January 2020.

Two teens aged 19 and 18 were arrested Tuesday after the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Zaveon Simpkins on April 4 in the 3600 block of Madolyn Lane, and they are held without bond at the Montgomery County Detention Facility with charges of capital murder and first‐degree robbery.

Montgomery County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to name Dr. Zickeyous Byrd as the new superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools after a search that lasted several months and drew mixed reactions.

Local leaders (including representatives from the chamber and church groups) criticized the board’s process as lacking transparency.

Sen. Katie Britt and Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced the CONNECT for Health Act to permanently extend the telehealth flexibilities used during COVID-19 and help local clinics offer remote care.

The bill would remove in-person visit rules and expand provider eligibility — a change designed to improve access for residents in rural Alabama.

Lawmakers and political groups in Alabama are debating a lottery-only proposal ahead of the 2026 elections, with supporters saying it could generate up to $438 million in revenue and conservatives warning it would allow casino-style gaming—making a separate vote unlikely.

Past efforts to separate lottery from other gambling forms have stalled in the legislature—further fueling concerns over financial mismanagement.

Montgomery's Dream Court Tennis league will host a wheelchair tennis tournament from April 11th through April 13th at Lagoon tennis park.

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.

Montgomery Pop Tab Party

11 AM – 3 PM — McDonald's — Free entry — Bring your collected pop tabs and enjoy a community gathering with giveaways and lunch.