Good morning, Montgomery.

Lt. Demetrius Gilmore saved a man who collapsed during pickleball at the Bell Road YMCA on June 11.

Montgomery Fire/Rescue recognized his quick thinking as the man regained his pulse and became alert when advanced care arrived.

Montgomery Fire/Rescue is recognizing Lieutenant Demetrius Gilmore for his quick thinking and life-saving actions while off duty at the Bell Road YMCA.

Montgomery Hyundai plant workers raised $29,575 on Tuesday by combining $14,575 from employee donations with a $15,000 company contribution to support the Heart of Alabama Food Bank—helping secure nearly 150,000 meals for local residents.

The Gift of Life partners with the YMCA of Greater Montgomery for its 2nd Annual Hoops and Health event on June 27 to bring community members together for sports and wellness.

The River Region Rainbow Chorus will host a Juneteenth Singalong on June 20 to unite local community members through music and celebration.

Alabama’s third-graders scored 88.2% on reading assessments for the 2025-26 school year — a slight drop from the prior peak after a dramatic post-pandemic surge.

Officials credit the Alabama Literacy Act with supporting gains even as improvements level off.

Montgomery Public Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to students next school year to support local families.

School officials say the program is designed to help children get a nutritious start to their day.

Montgomery Public School is hosting a transportation job fair today—aimed at hiring 42 bus drivers for the upcoming school year.

City & county leaders joined the Montgomery Housing Authority for a ribbon cutting at Columbus Square Phase III apartments on Tuesday, marking the opening of roughly 60 low income tax credit units to help ease housing shortages.

Officials said plans for more affordable housing on the same lot are in early stages.

The city announced Tuesday that demolition of the long-abandoned Patterson School property (built in the 1950s) is complete, starting a project to convert the site into a modern Premise Health Center for employees and families.

Design work is underway and competitive bids will begin soon.

The potential closure of Jackson Hospital in Montgomery could force 30 — 40 international physicians to leave as they face 30 — 60 day deadlines for finding new jobs, a situation that may affect patient care and future healthcare recruitment according to cardiologist Dr. Ashok Runkana.

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.

Jurassic Quest

Multiple Times — Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center — Ticket required — Experience the ultimate adventure with dinosaurs and LEGO® brick building fun.