Good morning, Montgomery.

The Cloverdale-Idlewild Association will mark its 50th Annual July 4th Parade on July 4th, continuing a well-loved local tradition.

Residents are invited to join the celebration in Cloverdale and Idlewild.

Off-duty Montgomery Fire & Rescue Lieutenant Demetrius Gilmore turned a routine pickleball game at the YMCA on Bell Road into a lifesaving effort when he found an unconscious man and used an AED and CPR; he will visit the man at the hospital on Saturday.

Troy University's Rosa Parks Museum will host its Juneteenth celebration (11th annual) Saturday in Montgomery to mark this important cultural event.

The Montgomery City Council approved the Greater Floyd Campus Master Plan on June 18, which will revitalize community spaces around Norman Bridge Road and Augusta Avenue—developed with public input and ARPA funding.

A federal bankruptcy judge denied Jackson Hospital’s emergency request to force Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to raise reimbursement rates — hospital court proceedings remain underway.

Summer heat in Montgomery can quickly raise parked car temperatures, potentially damaging items like aerosols, medications, and lithium-ion devices.

Experts advise residents to avoid leaving sensitive belongings in vehicles on hot days.

Late Wednesday, a federal bankruptcy judge denied Jackson Hospital's request for a preliminary injunction that would force Blue Cross Blue Shield to match rates with Baptist Medical Center South.

The ruling leaves Jackson Hospital to secure a new deal or explore alternatives to avoid closing if no agreement is reached by June 25.

Wintzell’s Oyster House closed Monday, June 15 after health inspectors found serious violations including rodent activity & faulty refrigeration at the Commerce Street Renaissance Hotel complex.

The restaurant, part of the local seafood chain, must complete pest treatment and equipment repairs before it reopens.

Oak Mountain senior midfielder Kati Anne Shepherd was named Gatorade's Alabama Girls Soccer Player of the Year after scoring 37 goals and 28 assists last season — leading her team to the Class 7A title game.

The 5-foot-7 athlete has signed a soccer scholarship with Mississippi State University.

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.