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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Gordon Smith of Pike Road said the town will host a Back to School Bash on August 9 — he discussed the event during his appearance on WSFA. WSFA 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The 32 year old Shanarion Lee was sentenced yesterday to 46 months in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl conspiracy that shipped counterfeit pills to addresses in Alabama, and he must serve five years of supervised release after his prison term. WAKA 8
- ➤ A Montgomery man, Calvin Craig Griffin, 22, pleaded guilty in April and was sentenced on Thursday to 81 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm+ he was arrested after entering a hotel room on Eastern Boulevard with an AR style pistol loaded with 63 rounds and will serve three years of supervised release. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The ASF Foundation is accepting applications for its 2025—2026 Student Ambassadors Program that lets high school students earn scholarships and build leadership skills. Registration opened on August 1 and will close on August 31. Elmore Autauga News
- ➤ A new online tool called Alabama Direct Admission Initiative was unveiled in Montgomery to match high school seniors with 16 four-year and 23 two-year colleges and offer early admission without a traditional application process. Seniors can create their profile on (Aug. 26) and must finish it by (Sept. 23) with colleges sending offers starting Oct. 6. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ Governor Ivey proclaimed August as School Bus Driver Appreciation Month to honor the more than 10,000 drivers who safely transport over 350,000 students, and she noted that these drivers face challenges on rural roads and busy highways while saving more than 48,000,000 gallons of fuel compared to using individual vehicles+ she urged residents to thank their bus drivers as school starts next week. Elmore Autauga News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials said that Montgomery Forward has upgraded several community centers, a fire station, and parks—projects completed with over $53 million invested by May while another $10 million is now in progress to serve neighborhoods that need more care. Mayor Reed and the City Council continue to push these improvements to build a better community for all residents. Montgomery Chamber
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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PMP Certification 4-Day Classroom Training
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Montgomery, AL — Price to be confirmed — Enhance your project management skills with comprehensive CAPM training and real-world applications.
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