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Montgomery
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Whitewater closed its man-made rapids for a month beginning April 24 to maintain water quality and guest experience. The board fired executive director Jason Wilson, who was appointed in June 2025, less than a week after the closure announcement. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Public Schools unveiled a new adaptive playground at Chisholm Elementary School yesterday, funded by a $20,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield (ensuring safe, inclusive play for every student). WAKA 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jay Mitchell, a GOP candidate for attorney general, demanded his opponent retract a campaign ad after it aired statewide today. He sent a cease and desist letter contesting claims linking him to foreign ties and noting the ad cost $410,933 ahead of the May 19 primary. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Kidney Foundation hosted its annual Kidney Walk + Celebration to support dialysis patients while marking the milestone of $200K raised so far. WSFA 12
- ➤ The Wellness Coalition hosted a free health fair in Montgomery — designed to boost access to health services — that provided essential wellness support to local residents. WSFA 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday, St. Luke’s Episcopal beat Westminster-Oak Mountain by a score of 4 to 1 in high school soccer, with Senior Kiley Hawarah scoring two goals to clinch a state semifinal spot against Orange Beach next week — raising her career total to 232 goals. AL.com
- ➤ Bob Jones upset top-ranked Vestavia Hills with a 6-1 win in the first round of AHSAA Class 7A baseball playoffs on Thursday, April 30 at Vestavia Hills. The team will face No. 9 Thompson next. AL.com
- ➤ After Saturday's rainy play, Alabama high school baseball playoffs are nearly over as most series are decided and three matchups involving Maplesville at Florala, McGill-Toolen at Northridge and Fairhope at Central-Phenix City are set to finish on Monday with final games at 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 4 p.m. AL.com
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2026 Gathering of Eagles Luncheon
12:30-2 p.m. — Wynlakes Golf & Country Club — $75 each — Engage with aviation legends sharing inspiring stories of resilience and achievement.
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Mother's Day Celebration at the Zoo
11:30 a.m. — Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum — Free entry for moms — Celebrate Mother’s Day with complimentary admission and special activities for all mothers.
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Biloxi Shuckers vs. Montgomery Biscuits
6:35-9:35 p.m. — Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium — Enjoy baseball under the stars with a clash between the Shuckers and the Biscuits.
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Banda El Recodo and Los Recoditos Concert
1-5 p.m. — Rancho El Paraiso — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary sounds of Banda El Recodo and Los Recoditos in an afternoon filled with lively Mexican music.
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K-POP Golden Show
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts — Refunds available — Enjoy energetic performances and family-friendly K-Pop vibes with your favorite idols.
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Dreamland Cruise 'n' Car Show
5-9 p.m. — Dreamland BBQ — Free entry — Experience a car show featuring classic vehicles and a vibrant local atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ John D. Rockefeller
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