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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers in Montgomery packed more than 575 holiday bags with food and hygiene items for Meals on Wheels clients. Children helped decorate the bags (a special touch from local schools and churches) to spread cheer among seniors as the non-profit prepares to restart its hot meals program in January. WAKA 8
- ➤ Millbrook will host its Spirit of Christmas Parade on Saturday as Santa's workshop moves from the North Pole for the weekend, inviting community members to join the seasonal celebration. WSFA 12
- ➤ WSFA’s annual 12's Day of Giving event will take place tomorrow to benefit the Heart of Alabama Food Bank and invite community members to support the local food drive. WSFA 12
- ➤ Today, a Christmas parade will light up Dexter Avenue at 6 p.m., a 90s tour will rock Wind Creek Saturday at 7 p.m., and The Nutcracker will run Sunday at Montgomery Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. Plus a parade in Prattville, a zoo lights festival, and 5K at Whitewater. WSFA 12
- ➤ The Junior League of Montgomery partnered with HandsOn River Region to fill 84 baskets with essentials for families at Saint James School on Dec. 9, helping ease household expenses during the holiday season (celebrating the League’s 100th year). Montgomery Chamber
- ➤ Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama team members donated bicycles, toys, and funds to Marine Corps Toys for Tots on Thursday, Dec. 11, at their administration building (700 Hyundai Boulevard). This 21st annual drive included contributions from every area of the plant, with Marine Corps representatives picking up gifts for local children. Montgomery Chamber
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Public Schools and Trenholm State Community College announced a new instructional hub at Air Base Boulevard during Thursday’s press conference with community leaders; the hub will offer dual enrollment and career tech courses starting fall 2026 while the County Board votes tonight to acquire the campus (boosting student readiness). WSFA 12
- ➤ At Enterprise State Community College, the ACCS board approved three new associate degrees and raised the fee from $10 to $20 per credit hour for fall 2026 — Calhoun Community College will offer workforce training for $6 billion Eli Lilly project, with the next meeting set for Jan. 14 in Montgomery. Alabama Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery Biscuits are under new ownership by OnDeck Partners after a sale announced yesterday — the new owners aim to keep the team’s family-friendly atmosphere while GM Mike Murphy continues leading operations in Montgomery. WSFA 12
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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