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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 27th Kevin Turner Prattville YMCA Golf Tournament took place Monday with guest hosts former college quarterbacks Jeff Burger and Jake Coker—marking the first time representatives from Auburn and Alabama joined forces to support the Coach A Child Scholarship Fund Campaign in honor of Prattville native Kevin Turner who battled ALS. The event raised funds—helping keep YMCA services available to all—for a campaign that has supported thousands since its start in 1998. WSFA 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gloria Crews was killed on Mother's Day 2024 in Montgomery — her case remains unsolved and family and friends say that the holiday has forever changed. WSFA 12
- ➤ Former officer Mac Marquette, charged with murder for fatally shooting Steve Perkins during a repossession in September 2023, is appealing a judge’s decision that rejected his stand your ground claim—his lawyers say he acted in self-defense when Perkins pointed his gun at him. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ Montgomery police charged Hanna Bentley (24) with murder after she fatally shot Jovon Prince (45) on May 10 at around 6:45 p.m. in the 2000 block of Locust Street, and Bentley is now held at the Montgomery County Detention Facility. WAKA 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Policy Institute has urged Gov. Ivey to veto or amend House Bill 445, which was adopted last Wednesday and modified by the Senate to regulate consumable THC products and limit youth access. The bill sets dosage limits and restricts sales to specialty shops — measures aimed at curbing access by minors — and now awaits her review. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ The state's Office of Information Technology began investigating a cybersecurity event detected Friday evening and is working with a third party cybersecurity firm to secure affected systems + state employees were told to be cautious as some usernames and passwords were compromised + no personal information was taken. WSFA 12
- ➤ Mayor Steven L. Reed and city officials opened Montgomery’s largest fire station—Fire Station 10—today at the corner of Court Street and Fairview Avenue to boost emergency response for Districts 4 and 7. The $19M facility features advanced firefighting equipment, expanded living quarters, and a Safe Haven Baby Box as part of the Montgomery Forward initiative to modernize local public services. Montgomery Chamber
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Academy’s boys soccer team — the underdog — won its first 7A state title with a 2-1 win against Oak Mountain on Saturday in Huntsville. The team defied expectations by scoring twice in 1:37 minutes — a move that avenged an earlier loss — and celebrated a historic victory. 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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