Good morning, Montgomery.

YMCA of Greater Montgomery celebrated its largest annual fundraising campaign after raising $1.5 million in two months and held a celebration last night in Millbrook for donors and volunteers — the funds will help support local children and families with YMCA programs.

A Montgomery woman was killed in a crash in Pike County on May 10 at about 11:30 a.m. on U.S. Highway 231 near Brundidge when 53-year-old Michelle Johnson’s car hit an 18-wheeler’s trailer—then was struck by a pickup truck and the driver was taken to a hospital.

Montgomery police say a man suffered life-threatening injuries after he was shot and hit by a vehicle at Normandale shopping center on May 11 around 2:45 a.m. and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The Equal Justice Initiative announced 37 Montgomery Public Schools seniors were awarded a $10,000 Legacy Scholarship based on essays about visits to the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park or community efforts—more than 200 family members, teachers and community members gathered at Legacy Hall on May 13 to celebrate the winners.

The Alabama Legislature holds its contentious final day of session today as lawmakers work to pass controversial bills, including the governor’s top priority police immunity measure HB 202—designed to offer legal protections for law enforcement—and hundreds of local bills.

Senators and representatives are also negotiating on a local gambling bill and other measures, with cloture votes expected to limit debate and speed up decision-making.

The Alabama Office of Information Technology detected a potential data breach Friday and is investigating the cyberattack while working with a third-party cybersecurity firm to secure state systems — some state employee usernames and passwords were compromised but no personal data of Alabamians appears to have been exposed.

The ADMH commissioner said that Mental Health Awareness Month is set to focus on the theme (Turning Awareness into Action) to promote active steps toward improved mental health in the community.

Blood centers are running low on donations during the summer travel season—this shortage forces hospitals to delay surgeries and adjust care—and donors are urgently asked to help meet the critical need for type-O blood.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alabama Truck Driving Championships 2025

8 AM – 5 PM — Garrett Coliseum — Participation encouraged — Experience Alabama's premier truck driving competition showcasing top talent.

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.