Good morning, Montgomery.

Church of the Ascension will host the annual River Region's Lobster Fest on Oct.

8 with food, fellowship, and fun. The event promises to bring local community members together for a festive gathering.

The 4th Annual Montgomery Oyster Fest will be held this Saturday, Sept.

26 downtown where visitors can sample oysters in different flavors and meet local oyster farmers.

The Bryson-Ivery Academic Scholarship fund (created in 2023) awarded scholarships to 11 ASU students and raised over $100K in financial aid to support local education.

Trenholm State Community College announced today that Alabama Power donated a bucket truck to boost practical learning in both its Commercial Driver License and Lineworker Training programs.

The equipment will offer hands-on experience in utility operations and safety (a key boost for local workforce development).

Selma's Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority has a new executive director.

James Thomas, a Selma native and retired marine who served five years at Montgomery Regional Airport, was introduced Thursday afternoon and will work to revitalize the aviation programs.

Alabama HBCUs received over $21 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education, announced Tuesday at the White House.

The funds will help 13 colleges improve resources, with Alabama A&M and Alabama State each getting more than $2.8 million.

Montgomery Regional Airport now uses a new Tower Simulation System that lets air traffic controllers practice with simulated traffic — cutting training times by almost 30%.

The FAA is installing 117 units nationwide to boost air traffic control training.

Engage Montgomery is hosting a 'Rock the Vote' rally Sunday, Sept.

27 to encourage more voters for November's elections. Local officials will explain voting security measures + support community participation ahead of the polls.

The City of Montgomery is awarding up to $15,000 to accredited developers working on infill housing in underused North and West neighborhoods.

Applications are now being accepted through the city's e-portal, and applicants must show site control and financial capacity.

AISA will end its athletic program after the spring sports season—marking over 50 years of high school athletics—while private schools move to the new GSIAA to cut travel times, with membership applications opening by late Oct and competitive play beginning in 2027.

Biscuits & Bulls is hosting a unique bull riding event at DABOS Park this Friday and Saturday.

Biscuits GM Mike Murphy said the event will bring local excitement & competitive riding for the community.