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Montgomery
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery organizations are coming together to organize a Stop the Violence convoy Saturday in response to 52 homicides and 46 assaults reported this year—participants will ride from the Court Square Fountain at 12 p.m. to deliver speeches at the Capitol steps by 2 p.m. WSFA 12
- ➤ City councilwomen Julie Beard and Marche Johnson will host a community expo at the Chisolm Community Center (next to the Montgomery Zoo) on October 18th. The Montgomery Independent
- ➤ Montgomery Zoo is hosting ZooBrews and Food Festival, where local brewers + food vendors will offer samples in a family-friendly setting. The Montgomery Independent
- ➤ After this month's mass shooting, downtown Montgomery advocates met to tackle violence and plan ways to support business + tourism. WSFA 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eugene's Hot Chicken celebrated the opening of its new downtown restaurant on Wednesday — local residents enjoyed tasting the restaurant’s signature hot chicken. WSFA 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the Montgomery Choroale will perform Songs from the Stage at Montgomery Music of Fine Arts—followed by a second performance on October 19 at the same venue. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hyundai Power Transformers donated $20,000 to the Montgomery Police Department yesterday and said it is part of its yearly giving to support local services— the department will use the funds to upgrade technology and add more officers to better respond to crime. WSFA 12
- ➤ The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced that the popular Spooktacular event will be held at a new location this Halloween at 5:30 p.m. at Paterson Field (1215 Madison Drive) after its cancellation earlier this month. WSFA 12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Gift of Life Foundation held a special ceremony in Montgomery on Wednesday to honor those affected by pregnancy and infant loss—and help families process their grief. The event was part of October being recognized as Pregnancy & Infant Loss Month. WSFA 12
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Murder on the Orient Express
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Alabama Shakespeare Festival — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic mystery unfold live on stage.
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Admission Ceremony
8 AM – 12 PM — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Click here for registration — Celebrate new beginnings at the Admission Ceremony.
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Murder on the Orient Express
1-2:30 p.m. — Alabama Shakespeare Festival — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic mystery on stage.
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Toast Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Tickets from $52 — Grab last-minute tickets for an exciting concert evening at the arts centre.
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Montgomery Auto Auction Event
10 p.m. — 6044 Troy Hwy, Montgomery, AL — Online access available — Experience thrilling online bids for top quality cars in Montgomery's auction.
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AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross Series
7-8:30 p.m. — Garrett Coliseum — Ticket required for early access — Experience thrilling arenacross racing with early fan access and pre-event activities.
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Autumn Fest
1:30-4 p.m. — Horse Farm, Montgomery, AL — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with games, music, and activities for all ages at this community festival.
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Veterans Day Celebration
10 AM - 1 PM — Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium — Free entry — A heartfelt tribute featuring a parade, resource fair, and ceremony in honor of our veterans.
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