Good morning, Montgomery.

Alabama’s data center industry is booming as major players, including Meta, expand capacity and plan projects in Montgomery while local meetings voice environmental concerns and debate community impacts.

Industry investments are growing, reflecting high job creation and significant state incentives (bolstering Alabama’s tech appeal).

Tuskegee students showed varied opinions on the new dress code on the first day of class.

The policy prohibits revealing attire and certain items (bedroom shoes, bonnets, do rags) in class, the cafeteria and convocation, while enforcement remains unclear.

On August 17, Ingram State Technical College held its Fall Institute in Montgomery where Four Star Freightliner's Montgomery Service Manager Sonny Hartley joined an employer panel that stressed punctuality, a good attitude and willingness to learn as key skills for students transitioning into heavy-duty truck service.

The Montgomery Gray 8U softball team was honored Tuesday night at City Council for winning its World Series championship after rallying from an early loss and defeating teams from Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia to claim the state title before representing Alabama at Dixie Softball Darlings in Bellevue (Florida).

Alabama high school football begins tonight with the AHSAA Kickoff Classic between Thompson and Central-Phenix City, and experts shared picks for matchups like Daphne, Parker + Vestavia Hills as fans look forward to a competitive weekend.

The Central-Phenix City flag football team won 38 to 0 over Montgomery Catholic on Thursday, Aug.

20 in Phenix City. The win marked their 58th straight victory as Bria Coleman scored a touchdown and made an interception.

A recent survey of 150 high school football players found 65% value coaching staff more than NIL while only seven percent consider NIL the deciding factor for choosing a college.

Some local coaches worry that allowing high school NIL could shift focus from player development to pay deals.

Trinity Wildcats kicked off their 2026 season with a game on Thursday night at their home field.

The local high school team aims to build momentum for upcoming contests.