Good morning, Montgomery.

Trenholm State Community College held a ribbon cutting for its Ford TRAC Program facility on Tuesday, Aug.

18, in Montgomery. The program, created with Ford Motor Company and Stivers Ford, offers accelerated training for automotive careers (combining hands-on classroom and lab work) to address the growing need for skilled technicians.

Montgomery City Council approved a HUD grant application to renovate Fairview Farmers Market, putting the city on track to transform the historic market for local vendors.

Montgomery Airport received $8.5 million in federal funding to renovate 9,000 ft of runway — announced by airport officials and Congressman Figures on Tuesday, Aug.

18 — and work is set to begin in October.

Rock Steady Boxing is a program that helps people with Parkinson’s disease manage symptoms and improve strength and mobility.

The program offers training sessions at local centers (designed for supportive care) to boost participants’ well-being.

Dr. Wes Stubblefield with the Alabama Department of Public Health joined WSFA via Zoom to share heat illness safety tips — urging viewers to recognize the warning signs early and take action before conditions worsen.

Sen. Katie Britt introduced bipartisan legislation with Sen. Jon Ossoff to boost early detection and screening for colorectal cancer among young adults, as nearly 2,700 Alabamians are diagnosed yearly.

The bill will provide grant funds for outreach and diagnostic support.

A fox near the Billingsley junction in Autauga County tested positive for rabies after showing abnormal behavior near U.S. Highway 82 and Autauga County Road 1.

State health officials have advised pet owners to ensure animals are vaccinated and that booster shots are in progress for those on the property.

The Alabama Christian Academy Eagles will begin their 2026 season Friday, Aug.

21, at Oak Grove under new head coach J.L. Dockins + the team aims to soar this season.

The Tallassee Tigers will start a new era under head coach Eric Folmar as they play their season opener tomorrow at Montgomery Academy.

The high school team looks forward to a fresh start in 2026.

High school cross country opens today with Montgomery Academy hosting the 100-minute Mash at 4:30 p.m.—the race runs on a half-mile loop for high school and middle school teams; Saturday features more races at Bayside Academy and other nearby venues.

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack explained he is rotating his defensive line and using basic defense to keep players fresh for 2026.

His new plan will rely on fundamentals and experience to improve team performance.

WSFA Sports is airing Inside the Huddle, a miniseries that follows the Park Crossing Thunderbirds as they work to rebuild their football program under new head coach Lawrence O’Neal — known for his successes at Booker T.

Washington, Tuskegee and Tallassee. The series features candid talks with coach O’Neal, Offensive Coordinator Justin Willis and players striving for a win.