Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of October.
Good morning, Montgomery.
Get a first look at Midtown Dog Park's plans Sunday, Nov.
1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1001 Felder Avenue, where local dog friendly businesses, animal shelters, adoptable dogs, treats, and water stations will be on hand, and leashed dogs are welcome.
Stu is the Montgomery Humane Society's Pet of the Week and is available for adoption, now looking for a forever home at the shelter.
The WyLD in the Woods 5K trail run and Family 1-mile fun run will be held Saturday, Nov.
7 at the Grandview Family YMCA in Millbrook, where runners + walkers can explore 190 acres of trails + a lake while supporting YMCA community programs.
Six Montgomery landmarks — RSA Tower, Dexter Avenue Building, Retirement Systems of Alabama Building, the downtown fountain near City Hall, the Garrett Coliseum marquee, and the I‑65/Union Street overpass — will glow teal on Nov.
2 for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Light the World in Teal awareness campaign.
The Federal Trade Commission & 20 states, including Alabama, sued Dollar General on Oct.
27, alleging deceptive pricing that mislabeled items, overcharged customers, and cost shoppers millions at the chain's more than 21,000 stores, a practice the complaint says hit low- and fixed-income buyers hardest.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present August Wilson's award winning play Fences, running Oct.
29 through Nov. 15 at the festival's mainstage (showtimes and tickets available).
Comedian and creator Druski is in Montgomery hosting open auditions for his hit video series, inviting locals to try out at in-person casting events around the city.
A Fireside Chat on kidney care in Alabama is taking place today as part of a week of CKD (chronic kidney disease) initiative programming tied to the Magic City Classic, where local health experts will discuss prevention, screening, and resources.
Central Alabama high school football teams finish the regular season this week with Week 11 games that will set region order for some teams and serve as tuneups for playoffs next week.
The marquee matchup is No. 1 Clay-Chalkville hosting No. 3 Central-Phenix City on Friday.
The AHSAA changed shot-clock rules today so schools without a compliant clock can still host regular-season varsity games if they use a certified AHSAA shot-clock operator ($40 per game) and an alternate timing device; the exception applies only to the 2026-27 season, while postseason games will require a properly mounted clock.
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