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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Montgomery County hosted a community clean up event to improve quality of life by keeping public spaces clean (organizers said the drive will continue next month).  WSFA 12

BUSINESS NEWS

  • USA Today readers named Del Taco the best fast-food restaurant in the country, beating Chick-fil-A and honoring it for top fries. The chain's three Alabama locations in Huntsville, Opelika + Phenix City serve chicken queso loaded nachos, burritos, and a full breakfast menu.  AL.com

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Montgomery Public Schools hosted the Back to School Bash to give students school supplies — including backpacks, paper and pencils — from across the district.  WSFA 12

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Alabama Legislature passed bills that will lower the state sales tax on food from 3% to 2% and remove the tax on baby products starting Sept. 1, saving consumers an estimated $122 million and $13 million a year. Other laws passed this year will take effect later and will toughen penalties for shooting into occupied spaces, allow distilleries to offer guided tours, and change rules for prenatal care and smartphone content filters.  AL.com

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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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.

    Tue, 8/26/25

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