Daily
Montgomery
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofits in the River Region were awarded over $186,000 in food and medical grants by the Central Alabama Community Foundation. The funds will support essential services for community members in need. WSFA 12
- ➤ The 29th annual Kevin Turner Prattville YMCA Golf Tournament took place Monday in Prattville with former Alabama kicker Michael Proctor and current Auburn kicker Alex McPherson serving as guest hosts. The event raised funds for the Coach A Child Scholarship Fund Campaign (supporting YMCA services for those in need). WSFA 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery Coca-Cola Bottling Company unveiled its limited-edition America 250 cans to honor the nation's 250th anniversary + guests toured the bottling plant to see the unique Alabama design. WAKA 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that all K-12 military base schools will make the Presidential Fitness Test mandatory across facilities including Maxwell Elementary (at Maxwell Air Force Base) and Ellis D. Parker Elementary (at Fort Rucker), though officials did not provide an implementation date. AL.com
- ➤ The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has opened registration for summer camps that run from June 1 through July 31 and offer acting, musical theater and backstage tech programs for students and adults in Montgomery (visit ASF.net or call (334) 2715324). WAKA 8
- ➤ A new analysis by the Public Affairs Research Council found that 56% of Alabama high school seniors earned a silver or higher WorkKeys certificate in 2025, down from 59% in 2024, while Montgomery’s Loveless Academic Magnet Program saw 58% of its students earn the highest platinum level, 20+ percentage points above any other school statewide. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ Montgomery middle school students can join a free STEAM camp at H. Councill Trenholm State Community College from June 8-12 to learn science, art, and cooking in interactive lessons (breakfast and lunch are provided). WAKA 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ GOP candidate Ken McFeeters spoke with WSFA 12 News ahead of Alabama’s primary election. He discussed his campaign as voters prepare to head to the polls after his May 11 interview. WSFA 12
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Humane Society introduced its Pets of the Week on May 11 by featuring an 11-month-old kitten and a 5-month-old Husky Labrador-mix puppy available for adoption. Interested families can visit the shelter’s front desk plus website for details. WAKA 8
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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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Legends of Country Rock
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa — No cost information available — Enjoy classic hits from Orleans, a staple of American pop-rock.
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First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM — E L Lowder Branch Library of Montgomery — Free entry — Explore essential homebuying tips, expert guidance, and networking opportunities at a must-attend seminar for future homeowners.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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