Good morning, Montgomery.

Plant Bae CEO Dr. Quebe Merritt-Giles has launched Granny's Baeby — a non-profit hosting a free plant-based meal giveaway to help elderly residents in need.

Gov. Kay Ivey urged Alabama students to raise their hand—lift someone up and try again in a back-to-school video as most districts resumed classes this week.

She added that the new CHOOSE Act will provide state-funded education savings accounts to about 23,000 families as the school year begins.

Students in Montgomery Public Schools returned to class Tuesday morning, marking the start of the 2025-26 school year.

Retired K-9 Pici passed away Saturday, Aug 2 after nearly a 10-month battle with bone cancer—she served with distinction alongside Sr. Trooper Brent Pickle in ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division.

The agency honored her legacy—citing her role in narcotics and firearms investigations that kept our roads safer.

The Montgomery city council ordered 1048 Jazz + Blues to close at midnight for the next 60 days after complaints about sanitation, alleged drug use, racial harassment, and physical violence.

The venue is in Cloverdale near local colleges plus new developments, and it must resolve these issues during the probation period.

Former Justice Jay Mitchell raised about $355,000 in July, including a $100,000 gift from the Business Council of Alabama’s Progress PAC, and now holds about $1.63 million for his run for attorney general in the 2026 race.

Candidate Katherine Robertson raised nearly $89,000 and received a $100,000 contribution from First Principles Action, Inc.—she now has about $1.25 million as her campaign moves toward the May 19 primary.

Montgomery Catholic football began its season with new head coach Jonathan Chandler as the team chases a third state championship; seniors and leaders confirm that changes in key positions have not altered their strong drive to win — they stick to the program’s standard.

The team looks to maintain its winning culture despite recent departures from the roster.

After a competitive bidding process on August 2, Montgomery was chosen to host the 2027 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series for Division I and II ‘A’ and ‘AA’—its first time hosting since 1988.

The tournament, set for July 22–27, will feature 48 teams from 11 Southeastern states and is expected to boost the local economy with $4 million in direct spending and nearly $6 million in overall impact.

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.

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.