Good morning, Montgomery.

Downtown Montgomery residents remembered 9/11 on Sep.

11 as local leaders, including U.S. Rep. Figures and Sen. Britt, gathered outside Montgomery Fire/Rescue headquarters to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost nationwide and pay tribute to 343 firefighters, including 15 from Montgomery.

In Millbrook, residents gathered at the economic development center to honor victims of 9/11 and Mayor Al Kelley declared Patriot Day — he urged young people to learn about the day’s significance.

Montgomery Zoo hosts Zoobilation on Thursday, Sept.

17 (6:00 p.m.), featuring food, music, and drinks to benefit a new reptile facility; tickets start at $65.

The Dalraida Family YMCA, formerly East Family YMCA, reopened on Pelzer Avenue after a $2.5 million, year-and-a-half upgrade that added 7,000 sqft of wellness space with a new weight room, cardio and exercise areas, and a community-themed Y-Town for kids (designed to help local families connect).

At Montgomery’s Federal Courthouse Friday, four plaintiffs from the landmark Lee v.

Macon County case shared personal recollections of their fight for equal education — honoring both their own struggles and those who could not attend.

The State Board of Education continues to shape a $6.8B FY28 budget request with increased funds for adolescent literacy, school safety and career readiness.

Final adjustments will be made prior to a vote on Oct. 8 in Montgomery — rising educator health insurance costs are pushing changes in supplemental funding.

The Junior League of Montgomery will host its annual College and Career Fair Monday, Sept.

14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, offering free resources for high school juniors and seniors to explore college and career options.

Montgomery Police Department invites residents to join its Citizen’s Police Academy, a program designed to provide a hands-on view of local policing and strengthen community ties.

Announced on Sep. 10, the initiative will start soon and offer valuable insights into daily police work.

ALDOT will start widening I-85 from Taylor Road to Jenkins Creek on Monday, Oct.

5, boosting capacity by expanding each direction from two to three lanes and replacing four bridges (including work near Chantilly Parkway) while early Sunday utility roadblocks are planned.

McAdory quarterback Rico Jemison threw five touchdown passes to lead his team to a 35-27 win over Bessemer City on Friday, Sept.

11 in Bessemer. The Yellow Jackets improved to 4-0 and will next play at Brookwood.

Half of Thursday's high school football games ended in shutout wins when teams like John Carroll, Center Point, Mountain Brook, Charles Henderson and Woodland dominated matchups + Class 4A No. 1 Williamson earned an out-of-state victory, reflecting strong defensive plays statewide.