Good morning, Montgomery.

Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Millard Fuller Drive (a new road connecting Habitat New Hope Village to the Alabama River Parkway) today.

Residents can help local seniors by donating to Meals on Wheels (a nonprofit that delivers nutritious meals) to ensure elders receive vital support.

The service relies on community contributions and volunteer efforts to continue its daily operations.

Wallace is a sweet puppy looking for a new home at Montgomery Humane Society + visitors are encouraged to meet him during adoption hours.

LivAway Suites began construction on its first Alabama hotel in Montgomery and plans to open a location in Huntsville.

The chain will serve extended-stay guests with spacious suites (20% larger than average) and full kitchens.

Tuskegee University welcomed its largest freshman class in decades today as new students gathered on campus—marking a record enrollment that sets a promising tone for the academic year.

A new analysis shows that without congressional action, Social Security will pay only 76% of promised benefits in 2032, meaning Alabama retirees could face cuts averaging about $486 a month — states with higher benefits may see larger reductions.

Extreme triple-digit heat poses severe health risks for Montgomery’s unhoused residents as limited access to cooled public spaces hinders their ability to stay safe (costly transit restricts travel to cooling centers).

Local shelters like Friendship Mission and Salvation Army accept bottled water donations to help those in need.

A fox found on a Billingsley property last week tested positive for rabies, so officials advised pet owners to keep animals vaccinated—two dogs may have been exposed and are receiving booster shots.

Residents are reminded to report any unusual animal behavior right away.

Jackson Hospital signed a four-year deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama that will help it emerge from bankruptcy (securing additional funding from city, county, and state officials); the hospital expects to rebuild services and improve care as it works to manage its debt.

Reid State baseball coach Eric Johnson led a 20-12 season and now aims to push the team deeper into playoffs.

The WSFA Hometown Tour stops at Reid State Community College (showcasing athletics' growing role on campus) for fans to explore college sports.

Alabama coach Kane Wommack is set to narrow his linebacker rotation — he will decide roles after Thursday’s scrimmage as players like Caleb Woodson, Luke Metz, and Xavier Griffin compete for spots ahead of the Sept.

5 season opener against East Carolina.