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Montgomery
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Buckmasters Expo concluded its 30th annual event in Montgomery over the weekend with more than 300 booths showcasing outdoor gear and activities—attendees gained free entry with a canned food donation or $1 and the event supported the Friendship Mission and the Salvation Army. WSFA 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The scheduled execution of death row inmate David Lee Roberts is on hold as the state awaits a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation to check his competence—delaying his planned nitrogen gas execution set for Aug 21. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ Montgomery police are investigating two shootings that injured at least three people Sunday morning—no suspects have been named. WSFA 12
- ➤ A Montgomery woman has spent 25 years helping grieving mothers who lost loved ones to gun violence—she continues her support by sharing her own experience and offering comfort to others. WSFA 12
- ➤ Montgomery business owners say late-night parking lot parties along East South Boulevard often grow to 200 people with gunfire, reckless driving and vandalism damaging storefront windows and cars—police have increased patrols and urge parents to monitor their children. WAKA 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery Zoo is planning a magical creatures education program on August 23rd — the event will offer fun activities that teach visitors about magical animals. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ District Attorney Azzie Oliver joined WSFA to explain that serving as a juror is a vital civic duty—his segment reminds local citizens that their role in court helps maintain a fair justice system. WSFA 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery will host the first Morehouse—Tuskegee Classic on October 4 at 6:00 p.m. CDT at Cramton Bowl as part of HBCU Classic Weekend. The historic game will mark the first time the long-standing football rivalry is played in the city. Montgomery Chamber
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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.
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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.
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