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Monday, September 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Two Montgomery business owners are hosting a barbecue fundraiser to repair their store after it was heavily damaged by last week's fire.  WSFA 12

CULTURE NEWS

  • On Saturday, the Montgomery Oyster Festival returned to Old Alabama Town where hundreds tried fresh oyster dishes from local and regional chefs and enjoyed live music by Electric Blue Yonder and B-B Palmer. Renowned chef Wesley True served a special dish — proceeds benefited the Landmarks Foundation to support historic preservation.  WAKA 8

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Capitol Journal reported a busy week in Washington as Alabama’s congressional leaders worked on new laws while experts talked about cutting repeat crimes, supporting mental health, honoring truck drivers, and aiding farmers+ poll numbers may guide what comes next.  Alabama Daily News
  • Sen. Arthur Orr proposed draft legislation for the 2026 session to create a new public corruption crime for officials who embezzle funds or misuse confidential information. The bill sets penalties that can be misdemeanors or felonies and requires convicted public employees to forfeit retirement contributions—measures aimed at curbing misuse of public funds.  Alabama Daily News
  • Today the state capitol held its annual POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony — honoring military service members listed as prisoners of war or missing in action.  WSFA 12

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • PMP Certification Classroom Training

    9 AM – 5 PM — Montgomery, AL — Contact for pricing — Gain comprehensive project management skills with 32 hours of interactive classroom training.

    Tue, 9/23/25

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  • Capital City Dog Show 4

    3-11 p.m. — 210 Water St — Refunds up to 1 day before event — Celebrate the biggest dog and car show in the Tri-County area with Designer Dog Kennels.

    Sat, 10/4/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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