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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported that over the 4th of July weekend troopers handled 314 traffic crashes with 12 deaths and 155 injuries and the Marine Patrol investigated seven boating accidents on multiple lakes with no boating deaths but one non-boating drowning in Mobile County — officials urged travelers to stay vigilant as the summer travel season continues.  WSFA 12

CRIME NEWS

  • Kelvin Rodas, a 33-year-old Tallassee resident, is charged with attempted murder after he used his current girlfriend to lure a victim to her home and attacked him with a wooden log on July 5th, leaving the man critically injured and in need of emergency treatment while Rodas remains in custody on a $60,000 bond.  WSFA 12
  • Prattville Police are seeking help after a robbery at the Texaco station on July 7 at 203 Interstate Commercial Park Loop—officers reported a large male suspect fled on foot heading southbound on I-65 and are offering a cash reward for information.  Elmore Autauga News

CULTURE NEWS

  • Millbrook Community Players Inc will present the Broadway musical 'Peter and Wendy' (starting July 17) in a production that promises a special theatrical experience for the community.  WSFA 12

EDUCATION NEWS

  • On Tuesday, the Alabama State Board of Education met in Montgomery and elected new leadership while reviewing student funding, school policies, and assessment results. Gov. Kay Ivey presided as Marie Manning was named vice president and Kelly Mooney selected president pro tem while the board prepares to vote in August on new RAISE Act rules and vaping prevention policies — and a teacher paperwork committee will meet before Sept. 1.  Alabama Daily News

EVENTS

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  • 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.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 7/22/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • 7th Annual Crystal Johnson School Supply Giveaway

    11 AM – 2 PM — Eastdale Mall — Free entry — Grab essential school supplies to kickstart the academic year for local students.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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  • ALNWFL PGA Senior Championship

    36-Hole Event — Montgomery Country Club — Participation-based — Watch top qualifiers vie for a spot in the Senior PGA Professional Championship.

    Mon, 8/4/25

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  • Alabama Launchpad Regional Meetup: Montgomery

    4:30-6 p.m. — 39 Dexter Ave — Free entry — Network with entrepreneurs and learn resources to grow your startup in Alabama.

    Tue, 8/5/25

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  • Pensacola Blue Wahoos vs. Montgomery Biscuits

    1-4 p.m. — Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium — Cost info unavailable — Catch the excitement as the Blue Wahoos take on the Biscuits in a thrilling baseball match.

    Wed, 8/6/25

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