Good morning, Montgomery.

Local organizers held the 'Taste of the Fair' fundraiser ahead of the Alabama National Fair to give residents an early chance to experience fair attractions—offering a preview in a relaxed setting.

YMCA Peppertree (Tour De Peppertree) will host a networking event this weekend to connect local business with community members at its location.

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents 'The Play That Goes Wrong' from Oct.

1-25 — the comedy show promises onstage chaos and big laughs for local theatergoers.

The GE Aerospace Foundation announced plans to invest $1 million in its Lifting Futures program to support industry workforce training in Alabama by partnering with local groups in Auburn & Montgomery.

The funding will benefit over 400 people in 2027 as part of efforts to train 10,000 workers by 2030.

Yesterday, the Governor’s Commission on Screen-Based Instruction met in Montgomery to refine evidence-based recommendations for digital learning — including a statewide screen time definition and enhanced teacher training.

Its draft recommendations will be submitted Dec. 1 for Governor Ivey’s review.

A+ Education Partnership launched new guides to help schools use RAISE Act funds for programs supporting students in need.

Designed for leaders (and board members and parents), the tools explain school budgeting and will be available online before districts submit accountability plans by Nov. 1.

Fifteen Lamp students in Montgomery were named National Merit Semifinalists on Oct.

7 & are recognized for their academic achievements.

Officials confirmed that No. 6 Alabama will play No. 2 Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Saturday despite Tropical Storm Isaias strengthening along the Gulf coast (fans should follow official channels for updates).

Alabama tight end Josh Ford broke his arm in the Mississippi State game and had surgery on Sunday (said coach Kalen DeBoer) and he is working to get back on the field as the Crimson Tide will face Georgia on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon urges coaches, officials and fans to show sportsmanship in high school athletics — setting clear expectations in every game that build respect and fairness as key lessons.

Due to a possible hurricane on Friday, many Coastal Alabama high school football games have been moved to Thursday, including the matchup between Montgomery Catholic and UMS-Wright (7 p.m.) as part of Week 8’s schedule changes.