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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men died in a crash at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Hopper Street around 2:45 a.m. Sunday as police identified Martiniano Lopez (55) as the driver and Rigoberto Acagua (23) as the passenger. WSFA 12
- ➤ Police investigated an early morning shooting that killed a man in Montgomery on June 2 — officials have not released further details yet. WSFA 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On June 2, the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association launched its Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest asking locals to upload photos that include a person and capture attractions in the region's 23 counties (selfies and family images are accepted). The contest runs until Aug. 15 and will award a $100 gift card for first-place, a $50 gift card for second, and a themed gift basket for third. Elmore Autauga News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Fire Chief Miford Jordan announced that he will retire on August 1 after a 40-year career that includes over 18 years as chief. He was the first Black deputy and the first Black fire chief and helped his department earn an ISO 1 rating, top accreditations, and new fire trucks — a record of service in Montgomery. WAKA 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Riverwalk Stadium, home to the Biscuits since its renovation finished in 2004, is competing in a nationwide contest to be named Best Double-A Ballpark—judges will soon certify the outcome. WSFA 12
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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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