Good morning, Montgomery.

The Alabama National Fair—returning to Montgomery for 11 days of fall fun—will run from Oct.

8 to Oct. 18 and offer new food options, carnival rides, live entertainment, and lower ticket prices. The event supports local charities through efforts by the Kiwanis Club foundation.

Montgomery Public Schools will host a dual enrollment fair that lets eligible high school students earn college credit while finishing their diplomas — a program that supports college readiness — on Thursday, Oct.

8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at LAMP High School gym.

Montgomery Public Schools is hosting its first math play date Math on the Move on Thursday, Oct.

8 at True Divine Baptist Church on Troy Highway. The free event, scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m., offers math stations and dinner for families (doors open at 5:45 p.m.).

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ADOT) will begin widening Interstate 85 near Chantilly Parkway Monday in east Montgomery.

Doug Jones is running a 30-second ad today in Montgomery that questions Tommy Tuberville’s comments on data centers and gas prices.

A new Alabama law takes effect today, requiring insurers to cover full costs of prostate cancer screenings for Black men and those with a family history beginning at age 40—making early detection more accessible.

Advocates say the change removes cost barriers for higher-risk individuals.

Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic weekend events begin tonight in Montgomery, featuring community activities such as food demos and a preview of local sports.

Fans will also see the Prattville Lions take on their opponent at Spain Park later tonight.

College tennis players from universities across the country are in Montgomery this weekend for the Blue Gray National Tennis Classic that runs through Sunday at Lagoon Park.

Host families open their homes and build lifelong bonds with the athletes (including those who later succeed on the pro circuit).