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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department, Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, American Legion Post 1918, Alabama Herb Society and Montgomery County Extension Service will host a fishing day for veterans, active-duty military, retirees and their families at Elton N. Dean, Sr. Park Pond on May 17 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Registration forms are accepted through today at the county office and online. Montgomery Chamber
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery police arrested 34-year-old Desheldrick Mack on May 14 for first degree robbery after he held a clerk at gunpoint at the Roader Runner gas station on the 4600 block of Virginia Loop Road in February, taking $351 & he is now held at Montgomery County Detention Facility. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Valiant Cross Academy celebrated its fourth graduating class Tuesday (May 13) at the Davis Theatre in Montgomery as family and loved ones gathered to honor the graduates. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabamians can now text 911 in emergencies if they cannot speak, with texting working just like sending a regular message (this service is available statewide to help residents in a crisis). WSFA 12
- ➤ Gov Kay Ivey signed a new law called the Speedy Trial Act that lets the chief justice appoint a sitting or retired judge to try violent cases faster, and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall requested a visiting judge for a case tied to the 2019 kidnapping and killing of college student Aniah Blanchard + the law aims to cut delays in handling violent crime cases. WAKA 8
- ➤ Montgomery Regional Airport accepted Executive Director Wade Davis’s resignation and will begin the search for his replacement immediately — airport officials said no further comment is available. WSFA 12
- ➤ The Alabama Office of Information Technology is investigating a cybersecurity event that was first detected Friday night and led state agencies to reset passwords on Tuesday — officials confirmed there was no major service disruption and no sign of personal data theft — as incident response teams work with third-party firms. WSFA 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trinity basketball standouts Francie and John Morris won the 66th Jimmy Hitchcock Awards on May 13th at Frazer Church — an event honoring outstanding senior athletes from the River Region — and Francie is headed to play at Samford while John will continue his career at Hillsdale College. 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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11th Annual Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival
8:30 a.m. — Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium — Team participation required — AUM gathers rowers for the competitive and festive Dragon Boat Festival.
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