Good morning, Montgomery.

Montgomery launched the Midnight Summer Jam series to provide families with engaging activities on Friday nights throughout summer.

June 5 marked 70 years since the Browder v.

Gayle decision — a landmark case that ended bus segregation after four women challenged unequal practices in 1956. The ruling sparked local civil rights changes that continue to shape Montgomery's history.

Local community members gathered at a free Wear Orange event to hear moving personal accounts from gun violence victims and their families.

Montgomery Whitewater is hosting summer activities including the 3rd Annual Summer Solstice on June 20 with live music, a 5K race, and a Lil’ Tri Triathlon, and the Red, White and Tube event from July 3 through 5 featuring tubing, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun.

The Academy of Craft Training is opening a new workforce education campus in north Montgomery (off Highway 231) on August 10 to serve high school students seeking trade skills, with instructors starting on July 6 and over 200 students accepted from five counties (Montgomery, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore and Tallapoosa).

Alabama state superintendent Eric Mackey explained at a national seminar in Baltimore on Thursday that the state has revised math standards by choosing new instructional materials and expanding teacher training.

The reforms include updated professional development and courses that focus on elementary math.

The Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute is hosting a conference on using historic court cases in classroom instruction June 9-11 at the Frank Johnson Courthouse.

Educators will study landmark constitutional arguments (Civil Rights Era) while registration remains closed.

Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church will host Hutchinson Horizon (an academic summer camp for grades 3 to 8) starting June 8 through June 25 in Montgomery.

The program will offer academic intervention, STEM exploration, enrichment activities, and physical education for children.

Jackson Hospital's CEO John Quinlivan said Thursday that if no agreement with BCBS is reached by June 25, the hospital will close on July 1+ the decision may impact local healthcare access.

Free Fish Day

7:30-10:30 a.m. — Gateway Park — Free entry — Cast a line for a morning of family-friendly fishing fun in Montgomery.

Gem Amethyst Rock and Fossil Sale

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery East — Free admission — Discover hundreds of quality rocks, fossils, and beautiful gemstones at unbeatable prices.

Sidney Lanier All Class Reunion 2026

11 AM - 6 PM — Evans Park and Pavilion — Free entry — Celebrate legacy and reconnect with fellow alumni in a fun atmosphere filled with food, music, and fellowship.

Montgomery Career Fair

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center — Free entry — Connect with top employers across various industries at this recruitment event.