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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA of Greater Montgomery will open a new Esports Lounge this fall at its Midtown facility on Carter Hill Road. The space will offer competitive gaming, host high school teams and birthday parties, and provide digital workshops—helping youth build leadership and tech skills. WSFA 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This summer, the Equal Justice Initiative will celebrate Juneteenth in Montgomery when Grammy Award winning artists perform at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center on June 18—featuring gospel music by Yolanda Adams and Donald Lawrence and Company. The celebration continues on June 19 when Legacy Sites waive admission fees and free musical performances take place at the Peace and Justice Memorial Center—showcasing acts by Cécile McLorin Salvant, Terence Blanchard, and Jason Max Ferdinand’s choir. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Auburn University at Montgomery graduated its largest class ever with over 700 students earning their degrees after four years of study—opening doors for new career opportunities. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery opened its new Fire Station 10 on South Court Street at Fairview Avenue yesterday using a $19 million investment to enhance emergency services for City Council Districts 4 and 7. The station—built on the former Sears site—is the largest in the city and features advanced firefighting equipment as well as a Safe Haven Baby Box for infant surrenders. WAKA 8
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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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Alabama Truck Driving Championships 2025
8 AM – 5 PM — Garrett Coliseum — Participation encouraged — Experience Alabama's premier truck driving competition showcasing top talent.
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Montgomery Recovers Community Celebration
8 AM - 12 PM — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate resilience and recovery with music, food, and inspiring speakers in a supportive community event.
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