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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery Sunrise Rotary Club will host a shrimp boil on Saturday, May 3 to raise money for local non-profit organizations—charities in the area will receive support from the funds raised. WSFA 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama celebrates 20 years this month+ its first car rolled off the lot in May 2005+ and the plant has employed thousands over the years. WSFA 12
- ➤ Hyundai Motor Manufacturing is celebrating 20 years of producing cars and creating jobs in Montgomery today. The company opened its first North American plant in May 2005 and has since employed thousands of local workers. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University at Montgomery will graduate its largest class ever on Saturday, May 10, awarding about 733 degrees through two commencement ceremonies at the Athletics Complex (the first ceremony starts at 10 a.m. for graduates from the Colleges of Education, Nursing and Health, Science and Sciences and the second begins at 2 p.m. for graduates from the College of Business, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and University College) with the events streamed online. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama's Department of Economic and Community Affairs will launch an online auction tomorrow featuring surplus items such as computer equipment, a forklift, bulldozer, tractor trailer, and a basketball-shooting robot. The auction will run until May 11 at 6 p.m., and potential bidders can inspect the inventory in Montgomery from May 7 to May 9 + all sales are final. WSFA 12
- ➤ A Senate committee approved four tax cut bills on Wednesday that include a plan to lower the grocery tax from 3% to 2% in September and changes for machinery taxes, retirement income, and relief for lower-income workers—these bills now must return to the House for approval before moving to the Senate floor next week. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ On April 30, Senate committees in Montgomery advanced a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for use from October 1, approved a tax incentive program that supports rural hospitals, and sent the Laken Riley Act to the Senate—while a cash bail reform bill died. Sen. Jay Hovey changed his vote after reviewing state budgets and new laws, and Rep. Chris England said he would bring his bail reform proposal back next year. Alabama Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held yesterday for the expansion of Baptist Medical Center East's neonatal intensive care unit on Taylor Road to add 30 NICU beds and 16,000 square feet of high-level care space—costing nearly $10 million—and meet the growing need for newborn support. WAKA 8
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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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The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others
8-11 p.m. — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the cinematic sounds of iconic film composer Hans Zimmer in a grand musical event.
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Montgomery Alabama's Soul Funk Fest
12-5 p.m. — Montgomery Downtown Riverfront Amphitheatre — Check site for ticket prices — Experience an exciting lineup with special guest Lakeside and more soulful tunes.
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