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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today in downtown Montgomery, local residents held a remembrance walk to honor gun violence victims—standing together with hope and strength as they remembered those lost. WSFA 12
- ➤ The new Y Town opened yesterday at Bell Road YMCA to let kids explore a mini-city with over a dozen local businesses such as Alabama Power, Adams Drugs, and Baptist Health—designed for imaginative play that shows them what a town is like. WAKA 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ ALEA warns residents that text messages falsely claiming to be from the Alabama DMV are part of a nationwide phishing scam that threatens a 30-day suspension for non-existent tickets. Officials stress the agency never sends texts asking for personal details or payment and urge residents to delete any suspicious messages immediately. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 400 young women took part in the 83rd American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State — a week-long event where high school seniors learned about government by writing bills and debating proposals. They capped the program with a tour of Montgomery yesterday — marking the largest delegation ever to attend the event. WAKA 8
- ➤ The university announced that ASU assistant band director Charles Goodwin III passed away. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, family and local leaders unveiled a plaque at Montgomery Whitewater to honor the late Commission Chairman Elton Dean—who helped build the whitewater park and served for 22 years—and his legacy. Officials and community members gathered to recognize his dedicated service in west Montgomery. WAKA 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Fire and Rescue held a free CPR/AED training class today that featured real life demonstrations for both adults — and infants. WSFA 12
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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Independence Day Celebration at Montgomery Zoo
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum — Admission fees apply — Celebrate Independence Day with animal exhibits and special zookeeper talks.
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