Good morning, Montgomery.

The Town of Pike Road will celebrate 4th of July with its annual SummerFest starting at 6 p.m.—residents can enjoy local festivities that mark the holiday season.

After a 464-day wait, Nick the dog left a Montgomery shelter for a foster home after many locals showed interest on social media— the shelter said his departure brings bittersweet feelings as they long celebrated his move.

This event marks a hopeful change for Nick and a reminder of community support.

Firefighters battled a fire on Eliza Place in Montgomery Wednesday night — officials report no one was injured.

Ariton man (53-year-old Jason Ketcham) died when his tractor-trailer overturned around 11:54 a.m. Wednesday on Bullock County 27 near Troy as he was taken to Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, where his injuries proved fatal.

United for ALICE, an initiative by United Ways of Alabama launched this year, is showing how many working families in our area struggle to pay for basic needs & rising costs leave wages lagging.

The study found nearly half of households face tough choices between essentials like utilities, food, or car repairs.

The Central Alabama Community Foundation awarded over $130,000 in education grants to local nonprofits at an event on June 26 at the Wetumpka Impact Crater Discovery and Visitors Center.

The funds will support fitness, tutoring, STEM and wellness programs — awards ranged from $5,000 to $15,000 for each project — to help students and educators across the region.

Montgomery resident Bonita Cook, battling lung disease and told she has 12 months left, had her dying wish granted by the Dream Foundation—she received concert tickets, a free hotel stay and other gifts that will let her see Luke Bryan live in Birmingham this July.

Cook has also started a GoFundMe to help cover her medical and travel expenses.

The AHSAA Kickoff Classic returns to Cramton Bowl with Prattville hosting Pike Road on August 21 and Fyffe playing Maplesville on August 22.

Prattville Head Coach Bobby Carr debuts with the Lions + both games will begin at 7:00 p.m. and air on Alabama Public Television.

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.

PMP Certification Training Course

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Montgomery, AL — Variable pricing — Comprehensive 4-day classroom training to prepare for the PMP certification exam.

Montgomery Generals Home Game

7-10 p.m. — Garrett Coliseum — Single-game tickets available — Experience high-energy eight-man football with the Montgomery Generals amid a community celebration.