Daily
Montgomery
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Millbrook Chamber of Commerce named the Heart of Alabama Food Bank nonprofit of the year yesterday (Dec. 5) at its annual luncheon, recognizing its work serving 35 counties and local pantries with collected donations in support. WAKA 8
- ➤ Montgomery's Freewill Missionary Baptist Church is set to mark its 60th anniversary with community celebrations. The milestone honors decades of faith and service in the local area. WSFA 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Winn-Dixie is pulling out of Alabama, closing its Sturbridge + Vaughn Road store in the next few days and the Mobile Highway location early January; additional stores have converted to Piggly Wiggly Food for Less or Aldi, while Renfroe’s Market will open in Eufaula on Dec. 17. WAKA 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Montgomery this weekend — it was founded in Anniston in 1972 and moved in 1985 to a $21.5 million performing arts complex. The official event is on Sunday, Dec. 7. WAKA 8
- ➤ Mount Zion AME Zion Church held a preview of its Memorial Annex on Dec. 5 in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The restored site (costing $1.5 million) preserves the historic church basement where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was elected. WAKA 8
- ➤ The Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute announced plans to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott with an event highlighting this historic moment — details on timing and location will soon be shared in Montgomery. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kay Ivey's office said that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mailed over two million books to young readers statewide since 2023. The program serves children in all 67 counties and aims to boost enrollment from 106,000 to 193,000 kids. WSFA 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Steven L. Reed and Urban League CEO William A. Barnes announced a new partnership to expand services in workforce development, housing counseling, education, health & small business support in Montgomery. They will hold a press conference today at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall. Montgomery Chamber
- ➤ Montgomery residents shared ideas for neighborhood improvements during a meeting at Bertha Williams Library on Dec. 5 in Nixon and Graetz. Council member Andrew Szymanski said residents suggested upgrades to sidewalks, crosswalks, and trails that may start early next year (local input drove the planning). WAKA 8
-
Cashback - A Salute To Johnny And June Carter Cash
7-9:30 p.m. — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Ticket prices may vary — Celebrate the legacy of Johnny Cash with an incredible tribute performance by CashBack, hailed as the best tribute band around.
-
Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2025
3-5 p.m. — Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts — Limited seating available — Experience a magical holiday concert with the Vienna Light Orchestra and classical Christmas favorites.
-
Ugly Sweater Karaoke and Wing Night
4-11 p.m. — Maxwell Club and Event Center — Cost varies — Celebrate the holidays with wings, karaoke, and your ugliest Christmas sweater.
-
Capital City Christmas Parade
6-8 p.m. — Lower Dexter Park — $25 per entry — Experience the festive spirit with a vibrant parade filled with holiday cheer and live coverage.
-
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Montgomery
4:30-9 p.m. — Tower Taproom — 25% off with code UGLY25 — Celebrate the holidays with festive drinks and fun in your ugliest sweater.
-
Montgomery Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
6:00–7:30 p.m. — Montgomery Performing Arts Centre — Cost not specified — Experience the magic of the beloved Christmas ballet featuring enchanting snow flurries and whimsical characters.
-
PMP Certification 4-Day Classroom Training
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Montgomery, AL — Check for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with 32 hours of interactive classroom training and extensive resources.
-
Tierra Cali and Humberto Plancarte Live in Montgomery
9 p.m. — Noches Latinas — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with regional music and vibrant performances from top artists.
-
New Year's Celebration at YMCA Camp Chandler
Dec 30 1:30 PM – Jan 1 1:00 PM — YMCA Camp Chandler — Cost info not specified — Ring in the New Year Camp Chandler Style with festivities for all ages.
-
EJ Jones Live at SugaRay's
4:00 PM – 9:30 PM — SugaRay's — Ages 21+ — Experience the soulful sounds of EJ Jones performing his hit single “Gas Station” live.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Montgomery
Welcome to the Daily Montgomery, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Montgomery, Alabama community. If you like the Daily Montgomery, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Montgomery.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Montgomery and across Alabama. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Montgomery
A free Montgomery community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymontgomery.com/sitemap