Good morning, Montgomery.

Montgomery police said 13-year-old Diamond Moore was fatally shot around 2:30 a.m. Friday in the 5000 block of Greensboro Court near Mobile Highway — no suspect has been identified.

A Montgomery County jury convicted James 'Jimmy' Bulger on three felony counts for stealing $8.4M from an elderly victim by using a Ponzi scheme (he attempted to bribe the victim to drop the case) after a six-day trial.

The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative celebrated Juneteenth with a choir concert at its Peace and Justice Center Auditorium on June 20, 2025.

Founder Bryan Stevenson announced the group will host a musical event in October featuring world-class cellist Yo-Yo Ma — acclaimed for his artistry — and jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis in Montgomery.

The Board of Trustees for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences voted Wednesday to name Laura Bailey as dean of curriculum and instruction, Antonio Cooper Jr. as dean of students, and Susanna Speegle as admissions director—appointments made as the school prepares to launch next year amid ongoing funding and construction plans. Construction begins this September with a groundbreaking scheduled for October while the school finalizes its curriculum for the first freshman class next fall.

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter has ordered staff to remove personal home addresses from public records following Minnesota shootings that killed a lawmaker and injured another, prompting warnings about safety for legislators and their families.

The Legislature has also boosted Capitol security as a $1.5 million budget line will hire extra ALEA troopers—officials say further safety measures are under discussion.

Jamie Tucker from WAKA Action 8 News explained that summer heat can put smartphones at risk by causing high-temperature warnings and long-term battery damage.

The reporter advised keeping phones out of hot cars and direct sunlight - moving them to a cool, dry place, removing cases, and avoiding immediate charging can help prevent damage.

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.

Grupo Bronco

7-10 p.m. — Rancho El Paraiso — Cost info not available — Experience the vibrant sounds of this popular norteña, balada, and cumbia group from Mexico.