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Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nicole Cosby and her daughter Kaiya King from Montgomery walked the stage together at Alabama State University, marking their joint graduation—Cosby will begin a master’s degree in social work at the University of Michigan while Kaiya plans to study business further. WSFA 12
- ➤ Alabama college ISTC—offering nearly 20 career technical programs—gives incarcerated individuals the training they need to reenter society and transform their lives. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Katie Britt supports the 'Big Beautiful Bill' — which includes tax breaks for child care and adoption — and she has long promoted similar reforms. WSFA 12
- ➤ The City of Montgomery unveiled a new Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station #10 on Fairview Avenue—its first installation—to help parents in crisis and protect newborns. The box alerts first responders immediately when a baby is placed inside, offering a safe, anonymous option in moments of uncertainty. WAKA 8
- ➤ Lawmakers in Montgomery raised concerns over new parole guidelines that use disputed scoring data—critics said the plan, which may reduce inmates' chances for parole, has omitted key criteria and is overdue for review. The board will accept public comments until July 4 before deciding whether to amend or adopt the guidelines. Alabama Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ May is Stroke Awareness Month in Montgomery and local health experts remind residents that stroke is one of the top five causes of death. They stress that every minute without treatment can cost two million brain cells and urge people to learn the BEFAST signs (balance, eyes, face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time) and call 911 immediately if symptoms occur. WSFA 12
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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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National Baptist Congress of Christian Education
June 16-20 — Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center — Registration required — Engage in a variety of classes aimed at enhancing spiritual growth and ministry skills.
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