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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Montgomery woman, Brenika McGhee, 26, was arrested on April 17 and charged with capital murder for the death of her 4-month-old daughter, Zuri, after police found the unresponsive infant on Fountain Lane Saturday evening+she is held at Montgomery County Detention Facility as the investigation continues. WSFA 12
- ➤ Patrick Wheeler was sentenced to life in prison today for fatally shooting Ledell Flennory in July 2021—an outcome reached after his conviction in a Pike Road murder case. WSFA 12
- ➤ Daiyon El-Amin was sentenced to life in prison today — after being convicted for the 2021 murder of Leiah Holmes in Montgomery. WSFA 12
- ➤ Montgomery police charged a third suspect, an unidentified juvenile male, with capital murder in connection with the killing of 17-year-old Zaveon Simpkins, who was fatally shot on April 4 on Madolyn Lane following an attempted robbery—police had already charged two brothers on April 8 in connection with the incident. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Education bills advanced in committee as the Senate cleared a bill to allow off-campus religious instruction (passed by an 8 to 1 vote) and a measure letting homeschoolers access public school career technical classes (set to start in the 2026 to 2027 school year). The House also advanced bills tying school funding to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and regulating pronoun use. Alabama Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A state judge ruled on Tuesday that a lawsuit claiming Alabama prisons removed organs from inmates who died without consent will move forward. The suit, filed by eight families against state agencies and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, argues that officials hid these practices — a claim that will be examined in court. WSFA 12
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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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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.
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Wetumpka FFA Alumni Championship Rodeo
6-7 p.m. — The City of Wetumpka Sports Complex — Ticket required for admission — Experience the excitement of Mutton Bustin' featuring young rodeo talents under the stars.
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7th Annual Spring Chicken Festival
10 AM – 5 PM — SweetCreek Farm Market — Free entry — Celebrate spring with 150 local vendors and fun kids activities at this vibrant festival.
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R&B on the River Concert
9 p.m. — Montgomery Whitewater — Free entry with HBCU Final 4 ticket — Enjoy soulful R&B vibes and local artists along the scenic Riverwalk.
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