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Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This year's Breakfast for Babies event raised a record $86,000 for the NICUs at Baptist Health—organizers said the record shows strong community support for the charity. WSFA 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Owens Corning will build a new shingle plant in Prattville—construction is set to begin soon and is expected to create jobs and boost local business. WSFA 12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alabama's unemployment rate dropped to 2.9% in August as 68,191 people were seeking work while the labor force participation rate fell to 57.7%. Average weekly wages rose to $1,117.54—up $72.63 over the year, showing growing earnings amid overall job gains. Alabama Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth asked local residents for feedback on high school sports rules after the AHSAA said students using the CHOOSE Act had to wait a year to play—state officials argued that the rule ignored legislative intent. A Montgomery judge paused the ban while a lawsuit moves forward to reform high school athletics governance. Alabama Daily News
- ➤ U.S. Senate representative Katie Britt raised concerns over AI chatbots talking with children during a Senate Judiciary Hearing, warning that reliance on this technology might reduce real human contact+ Experts from Auburn University at Montgomery urged lawmakers to work with developers to create smart guidelines for AI use. WSFA 12
- ➤ The City of Montgomery finished a roadway safety pilot project on Pelzer Avenue with ALDOT to improve traffic conditions—officials confirmed its success. The Montgomery Independent
- ➤ Montgomery City Council passed the largest budget in city history for fiscal year 2026 on Tuesday and did not include extra discretionary spending on leftover funds. Councilman Ed Grimes wanted a say on unspent money but Mayor Reed said that adding extra spending could risk the city's reserves and future financial strength. 1819 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System is hosting its annual Stand Down event in Montgomery to support homeless and underserved veterans—providing critical services and resources. WSFA 12
- ➤ A local doctor said CDC vaccine recommendations mean healthy children and adults may have a tougher time getting the updated covid shot this fall—new guidelines are expected to slow access. WSFA 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama high school football week 5 games took place on Thursday and Friday as local teams competed for wins; Montgomery fans can check scores and video highlights on the WSFA Fever platform—capturing key moments from the matchups. WSFA 12
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