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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The River Region offers many weekend events—Montgomery hosts a jazz and seafood festival and a music and mudbugs event, Prattville held a family fun day on April 25, Montgomery Whitewater holds Wag and Walk today, Chilton County will offer antiquing tomorrow, and residents can pick fresh herbs in Montgomery. WAKA 8
- ➤ Fred Gray, a legendary civil rights attorney, was honored with a statue outside the Alabama State Bar Association on Thursday in downtown Montgomery—he thanked the many unsung heroes he defended throughout his long career. Alabama Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A global beverage alcohol leader announced a $415M investment in a new distribution plant in Montgomery that is now hiring 100 workers for technical and maintenance roles. The project will boost local economic growth and strengthen our area as a major logistics and manufacturing hub. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama House approved a record $12.2 billion education budget on Thursday that will fund public and private schools, colleges, and other state education initiatives. House education budget chairman Danny Garrett said the package features historic increases—such as $101.5 million for a new education savings account program—and now awaits Senate concurrence before going to the governor. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ Alabama lawmakers passed the RAISE Act on Thursday—a new K-12 funding formula that allocates extra dollars to schools with higher student needs based on poverty, disabilities, and language barriers—and the act will distribute $375 million over three years while Senate concurrence is expected Tuesday before it moves to the governor for final approval. This reform, which operates alongside the existing Foundation Program, is seen as a major shift to better support students across the state. Alabama Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Senate committee advanced a substitute version of the 2026 General Fund budget that trimmed spending by cutting $2 million for an electric vehicle grant program, $3 million for broadband expansion grants, and $3.9 million for the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Legislators said they hope to restore the cuts when the budget is considered on the Senate floor Tuesday (some spending increases remain intact) and warned that future revenue is expected to decline (tax cuts have reduced income) requiring further fiscal adjustments. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ On Thursday, the Senate passed Sen. Clyde Chambliss’ Senate Bill 324 that expands the board from three to five members, requires Senate confirmation of each member, and makes the board choose its own chair — a power once held by the governor — after lawmakers raised concerns over low parole rates. The 16 to 8 vote now sends the bill to the House Judiciary Committee for further consideration. Alabama Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brewbaker Middle School Lady Cougars Track and Field team won the 2025 MPS Middle School championship title — a result that reflects their hard work and teamwork during a competitive season. WSFA 12
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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.
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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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NA Meetings
9-10 a.m. — Gifts Incorporated — Free entry — Weekly open discussion for men's support in overcoming drug addiction.
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OCOU 2025 Health Fair
9 AM – 12 PM — Doster Community Center — Free entry — A community health fair offering valuable resources and services to promote wellness.
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Karaoke & Comedy Night
8-11:59 p.m. — ALOE Event Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Kelly 'K-Dubb' and karaoke hosted by DJ Ali.
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7th Annual Spring Chicken Festival
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — SweetCreek Farm Market — Free entry — Celebrate spring with live music, tasty food, and fresh produce at this community festival.
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Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K
8 a.m. — Woodland Creek HOA — Registration fee required — Experience community spirit with a charity run supporting local trails and enjoy post-race festivities.
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