Good morning, Montgomery.

ALDOT urges drivers and trick-or-treaters to use extra caution on Saturday, Oct.

31, as children will fill neighborhoods; walk with young trick-or-treaters, use crosswalks, look both ways twice, add reflective tape or glow sticks (or flashing lights), and plan a sober ride home.

Centerpoint will host its 17th Annual Half Marathon and 5K on Nov.

14 to raise funds for missionaries' travel, and registration is open now.

Creators Druski and Theo Von taped satirical Coulda Been Records auditions Wednesday night downtown, drawing about 300 to 400 people who lined Commerce Street for a pre-select and the chance to be signed.

The Andersons Inc. will close its Montgomery facility (1500 Furnace St.) on Dec.

2 and lay off 64 workers, according to a WARN notice filed with the state.

Hyundai’s Montgomery plant announced Wednesday it will invest more than $500 million to support future vehicle production, expand engine manufacturing, and advance next-generation propulsion technologies at the plant; Gov. Kay Ivey and company leaders attended.

Montgomery Christian School will host STEAMTopia this weekend, a free event with more than 50 hands-on science and art activities for pre-K to 6th-grade students (designed to introduce kids to technology and engineering).

Montgomery Christian School will host free STEAMtopia on Saturday, Oct.

31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6610 Vaughn Road) with 30+ hands-on STEAM activities for children through sixth grade; attendees must be accompanied by an adult.

High school seniors can explore scholarships, college programs, and career-access resources at the 4th Annual Scholarship Fair on Nov.

5 at venues across town. Trenholm State will also host a CTE Dual Enrollment Parent Night so families can learn how students can earn college credits through career-tech programs.

Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins was named general manager of the Alabama State Hornets in an announcement on Oct.

28, and he will help shape the program moving forward. The men's team will open the 2026-27 season Nov. 3 at Texas A&M, and the women will open Nov. 2 at Auburn.