Good morning, Montgomery.

The Alabama National Fair will run Oct.

7-18 and will include new shows + traditional attractions such as a circus, concerts, rides, and plenty of food for local visitors.

Small business owners in Montgomery faced a slight dip in hiring in August (a 5-point drop from July) as the NFIB report showed that 56% attempted to hire last month, with plans to add staff falling by 3 points.

Finding qualified workers remains a key challenge.

Auburn University at Montgomery launches a three-year study with a $508,516 NIH award to examine entrepreneurship, emotional well-being and financial stress among adults with Down syndrome and their primary caregivers.

Interested English-speaking participants 18 or older are invited to join via online questionnaires and Zoom discussions.

The Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Faulkner University celebrated a record Fall 2026 enrollment of 193 students starting August 17; 55 percent are out-of-state amid a 35.2 percent rise in applications, reinforcing its growing national appeal while keeping local ties.

Starting next month, Alabama teachers, support staff and community college employees will receive a two percent pay raise approved by House Bill 239 in this legislative session to help with cost of living adjustments and preserve affordable health coverage.

During National Suicide Prevention Month, two Montgomery women share their personal losses and urge the community to talk openly about mental health and bullying—highlighting crisis resources like 988 available 24/7.

Dresses For Pink is raising awareness about cancer by supporting affected residents and promoting early detection and education in community events & local programs that bring people together.

Trent Seaborn became the state’s all-time passing yards leader in a win against Vestavia Hills on Friday, Sept.

4 at Thompson High in Alabaster — he led the No. 1 Warriors to consecutive wins over top-ranked teams.