Montgomery Local News – Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Yesterday, ground was broken for Montgomery’s first community organic urban farm and market—co-founded by sisters Erica and Erin Washington to honor their great-grandparents' legacy. The project will grow produce using five green spaces in West Montgomery and a 10-acre farm outside the city and is set to open this fall. WAKA 8

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ Firefighters from Montgomery Fire/Rescue responded at around 1:41 a.m. Monday to a blaze at a storage building on the 2500 block of Poplar Street — the fire spread to an adjacent structure and investigators are looking into the cause while no one was injured. WAKA 8

CRIME NEWS

➤ CrimeStoppers 215stop Inc. is partnering with the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery Police Department to host a gun buyback event on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Faith Full Gospel Baptist Church + cash payouts will be offered for surrendered firearms while all weapons are destroyed to help reduce gun violence. WSFA 12

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Today, the Rx for Summer Reading campaign is encouraging kids to unplug and read during summer break—local organizers say the program builds a learning habit as students get ready to return to class. WSFA 12

SPORTS NEWS

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MONTGOMERY EVENTS

EVENTS

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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

Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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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

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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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

Monday, August 4th, 2025
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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

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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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

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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MONTGOMERY REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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MONTGOMERY JOB BOARD

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MONTGOMERY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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