Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
Good morning, Montgomery.
FreshGreens Market broke ground on a new organic market in West Montgomery on July 21 — a site where its co-founders’ great-grandfather once ran a grocery store in the 1940s — linking the venture to local history.
Montgomery Police responded at 7 p.m. Saturday on the 2100 block of Mill Street and found 20-year-old Javon Holmes fatally shot—no suspect or motive has been identified.
Montgomery police launched a homicide investigation after Desanco Smith, aged 28, who was shot at 1:40 a.m. on July 20 on the 3200 block of Meadow Lane near Woodley Road, died from his injuries.
Montgomery Public Schools now require all students to register online through PowerSchool for full enrollment in the 2025–2026 school year.
Parents must complete registration by July 30 to access class schedules, issued devices and transportation updates—on-site help is available at the MPACT Center at 2901 East South Blvd until July 25.
Montgomery city officials say the repaving project along Federal Drive is nearly finished, with crews set to apply the final layer of asphalt next week — weather permitting.
They will complete additional work like installing signal lights, curbs, gutters, and pavement markings before the project is fully wrapped up.
Montgomery Restaurant Week returns as River Region Restaurant Week with two events — Summer on the River Bar Trail from July 25 to August 3 and Restaurant Week from August 7 to 16 — that let locals vote for their favorite dishes and win prizes while showcasing local culinary talent.
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.
Hog Days of Summer BBQ & Music Festival 2025
2-8 p.m. — Alabama Union Station — Tickets required — Experience a sizzling BBQ and live entertainment at one of the summer's top festivals.
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