Good morning, Montgomery.

Local organizations in Montgomery hosted a baby shower — providing new mothers with essential resources and support as they celebrated new beginnings.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday night at a Montgomery gas station on Atlanta Highway—officials have not yet released additional details.

On Saturday night—law enforcement responded to a shooting at a gas station on Montgomery’s Atlanta Highway.

A man was critically injured by a gunshot wound in a Montgomery shooting early Sunday morning on the 3200 block of Meadow Lane — police responded at about 1:40 a.m., took him to a nearby hospital and the investigation continues.

Montgomery police investigated a shooting that left a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound at about 1:40 a.m. on July 20 in the 3200 block of Meadow Lane near Woodley Road—he was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Police said they responded to a hospital call at about 12:30 p.m. on July 20 after a woman was shot on West South Boulevard in the 1100 block just west of I-65 (she was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound) and the investigation is ongoing (no further details have been released).

The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts named Alice Novak as interim director after it had been without a director for two and a half years — Board President Bill Ford said her 20 years of experience will help the museum as it searches for a permanent leader within six months.

A popular rumor has suggested that seniors aged 70 and older will soon need eye exams, road tests, and cognitive screenings each year starting in August — but federal and state officials confirm no national law mandates such tests.

Alabama drivers remain unaffected as only state authorities set license renewal rules — and Alabama does not require routine vision tests.

Governor Kay Ivey announced on July 14 that Vaquito, a work zone safety dog (trained by Guide Dogs of America), was sworn in as an honorary trooper at the state capitol.

The dog replaces Millie and now travels with his handler to promote work zone safety at community and school outreach events.

Capitol Journal covered a rescission package that passed Congress and will report on a back-to-school sales tax holiday this weekend — it also featured a story on the first meeting of the reconstituted Alabama Board of Veterans Affairs.

Guests include Secretary of State candidates Andrew Sorrell and Caroleene Dobson, State Sen. Matt Woods and public television leaders discussing funding cuts for APT.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.