Good morning, Montgomery.

The Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival returns for its 11th year along the Alabama River at Riverfront Park in downtown Montgomery—teams will race long, narrow boats decorated with dragon heads and tails, and all proceeds will benefit River Region Trails, Inc.

On June 13, a Millbrook police officer tried to stop a speeding 2022 Nissan sedan driven by Montgomery resident Anastasia T.

Philpot, who lost control and hit a power pole while her passenger, Jasmyn J. Johnson, fled on foot before both were arrested—Philpot faces felony charges and Johnson is charged with attempting to elude.

Edward F. Poolos, the deputy commissioner at ADCNR, has been named the new director of ADEM by the Alabama Environmental Management Commission—he has 25 years of environmental work experience and his start date is yet to be set.

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.

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.