Good morning, Montgomery.

Love Center Church will host a back-to-school bash today to help kids start the school year on a positive note.

Volunteers from the church plan fun activities + refreshments to support a smooth transition back to class.

Montgomery Whitewater offers a season-closing Family Game Night at 6:00 p.m. today plus a Nature School every Saturday from Aug.

8 through Nov. 28, and a Labor Day 5K and Lil Tri on Sept. 5 for outdoor fun.

Filmmakers and movie lovers are gathering at Capri Theatre this weekend for Montgomery Film Festival, an annual event running through Sunday that highlights local film talent.

Montgomery’s first-ever LEGO Brick Convention kicks off today — award-winning LEGO artist Martin Harris will display his brick creations to energize local fans.

Garrett Coliseum will host three exciting events for local audiences: a state championship horse show on Labor Day Weekend, a Pickle Festival on Saturday, Oct.

24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, and an Extreme Dwarfanators wrestling match at Ed Teague Arena on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Small business owners in Montgomery plan to add jobs over the next three months, with 20% expecting new hires—9 percentage points above both June and the historical average.

Labor shortages persist as many report few or no qualified candidates for open positions.

Federal officials proposed changes to the Head Start program that critics warn may lead to larger class sizes and lower classroom quality, with Alabama taxpayers potentially facing higher costs.

The proposal is open for a 60-day public comment period as local officials assess its impact.

A new ACLU report finds that pregnant women in Alabama face major challenges, including a high maternal death rate (65 per 100,000 births, up to 100 among Black women) and limited care access, and it recommends expanding midwife services while lawmakers plan further legislation in 2027.

Special Olympics Alabama has named Shannon Jackson as its new CEO.

In an interview with WSFA 12 News, Jackson said she plans to bring her experience from Georgia to expand sports programs and boost community support across the state.

The inaugural Jewell Pitts Pickleball Classic took place at Fan Park in Montgomery as local players enjoyed a community event, and organizers said they plan to expand the courts for next year's competition.

Montgomery Catholic kicks off its 2026-27 football season with head coach Aubrey Blackwell returning to lead the Knights — he previously coached from 2015 to 2020 — as they play an away game in Eufaula on Friday, Aug.

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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.