Good morning, Montgomery.

C.H.A.N.G.E. and City of Montgomery, partnering with Parks and Recreation, will hold a free Back to School Haircut Day for students (aged 5-18) Sunday, Aug.

9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.

Alabama People Against a Littered State is inviting locals to join its volunteer programs and help keep Alabama beautiful by reducing litter statewide.

Make-A-Wish Wednesday continues to offer hope to local children as supporters help grant life-changing wishes, while Captain Jeremy Burkett from the law enforcement agency recently shared back-to-school safety tips; Pastor Lawrence Harkless invites families to attend Kingdom Seekers’ Back-to-School Bash to pray for students.

Montgomery native Carolyn Crowder will premiere her 30-minute documentary Chris' Hot Dogs: Montgomery, Alabama at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.

8 at the Capri Theatre during the Montgomery Film Festival (the film highlights a 108-year-old hot dog stand known for breaking down segregation barriers).

Captain Jeremy Burkett with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shared back-to-school safety tips on WSFA to help parents and students prepare for the new school year.

CrimeStoppers, Alabama State University and the Bureau of Justice Assistance are hosting a week-long school safety training event to strengthen campus security and student engagement.

The training — featuring sessions on emergency planning — gathers school resource officers and education leaders from local schools.

Kids are heading back to class as schools across Alabama begin the 2026 academic year.

WSFA invites parents to share photos of their children for a chance to be featured on WSFA 12 News.

Montgomery Public Schools will welcome more than 25,000 students back soon as officials stress road safety measures ahead of the new school year & review traffic procedures for safe commutes.

The Alabama Fair Ballot Commission finalized summaries for four constitutional amendments during today’s meeting in Montgomery, and the revised summaries will appear on the November ballot to help voters understand the proposals.

State health officials confirmed that a rabid raccoon was captured in the Dalraida area after a homeowner reported unusual behavior near a backyard fence on Friday, July 31.

The animal has been tested for rabies (a reminder for residents to keep pet vaccinations current) and local authorities urge caution around wild animals.

The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its high school football preseason rankings Wednesday morning, placing defending state champions Thompson (6A), Clay-Chalkville (5A), Maplesville (1A) and Chambers Academy at top spots for the 2026 season.

Rankings for Single-A, Double-A and public schools are also detailed.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and City Council recognized the AUM Traditional 8U All-Stars on Tuesday for winning the 2026 Dixie Youth Baseball Division I AA World Series title in Laurel, Mississippi.

The team earned the honor after beating Mississippi 7-1 in the championship game.

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

1-5 p.m. — Alabama Shakespeare Festival — VIP tickets available — Experience the musical journey of Carole King with premium seating options.