Good morning, Montgomery.

Dozens of Montgomery residents in pink gathered at Woodmere Park Saturday when Touched by Angels and Montgomery Parks hosted a breast cancer awareness event—food, music, and free mammograms encouraged early detection and regular self-exams.

Three men died and a cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in three separate crashes over the weekend in Montgomery — the first incident involved a vehicle colliding with a bicycle, the second a hit-and-run struck a pedestrian, and the third a two-vehicle collision killed both drivers as investigations continue.

Police responded to a hit-and-run on Sunday morning around 1:35 a.m. on Bell Road at Brewbaker Drive in Montgomery—finding a man with fatal injuries and launching an investigation after the vehicle fled the scene.

City leaders say the Boulevard needs new crosswalks to help pedestrians cross safely.

Montgomery District Seven Councilman Andrew Szymanski and local advocates (after a fatal hit-and-run) urged the Alabama Department of Transportation to add these crosswalks soon.

Captain Jeremy Burkett of the AL Law Enforcement Agency and Councilman Andrew Szymanski shared tips for safe street crossing as summer begins in Montgomery, urging pedestrians to use crosswalks, look both ways, and choose safe spots when no crosswalk is available.

They reported 68 pedestrian deaths in the first six months of 2024 (a 1.5% increase from last year) and stressed that everyone must stay alert near traffic.

In Birmingham, two refugee families resettled by Inspiritus face different challenges as one family fled violence in Myanmar and another left South Africa after brutal attacks.

Inspiritus struggles with funding cuts that reduce essential services—local volunteers now help with language barriers and daily needs as the families adjust in the U.S.

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.

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.

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.

PMP Certification Class

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Montgomery, AL — Early bird pricing available — Intensive classroom training with real-world examples and CAPM exam preparation.

Montgomery Generals Home Game

7-10 p.m. — Garrett Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of professional eight-man football with community festivities and family-friendly entertainment.