Good morning, Montgomery.

Two Alabama TV stations, Huntsville’s WAAY and Montgomery’s WCOV, were sold by Allen Media Group to Gray Media in a 10-station deal valued at $171 million — FCC approval is pending and the sale will close in the fourth quarter.

Law enforcement worked the scene of a deadly double shooting on Woodley Road in Montgomery on Aug.

8 — officials said the investigation remains active.

Southern Union State Community College is launching a cooking event called Fridays in the Kitchen focused on making pozole — the event will let community members learn traditional recipes firsthand.

At Thursday’s Legislative Contract Review Committee meeting, Rep. Chris England questioned whether the state could cut the millions spent on prison lawsuits and urged the Attorney General’s office to offer a plan to stop the recurring cycle of litigation—he raised concerns over the continued use of attorney William Lunsford, who was previously sanctioned for fabricating case citations.

River Region Restaurant Week is underway in Montgomery, marking its 11th year by offering special lunch and dinner menus at local restaurants.

Diners can vote for their favorite dishes using menu-linked QR codes—winners will receive prizes and voters will be entered into drawings.

The City of Montgomery will host the 2027 Diamond Youth Baseball Division I and Division II A and AA World Series—teams from these divisions will compete when the event takes place and officials will share more details soon.

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.