Daily
Montgomery
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A group of young men in Montgomery is hosting a Christmas giveaway to make holiday wishes come true — details on the time and location will be announced soon. WSFA 12
- ➤ The annual Ballin' n Boots black tie fundraiser event was held in Montgomery to empower local youth. Organizers said the evening brought community leaders together to raise funds and support youth programs. WSFA 12
- ➤ Today, Bhikkhu Pannakara, Rep. Kenyatte Hassell and Mayor Steven Reed lead a Walk for Peace starting at 7:45 a.m. at the Train Shed (210 Water Street), with stops at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, Court Street Fountain, City Hall steps and a group photo at the State Capitol. Montgomery Chamber
- ➤ On Monday, Montgomery Habitat for Humanity held phase 2 of its Blitz Build Day to support home building efforts; volunteers joined in to assist with construction for local families. WSFA 12
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A deadly fire at Woodley Terrace Apartments killed an eight-year-old boy and left two others in critical condition, raising safety concerns in the community. WSFA 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts will host the Ujima Kwanzaa program on Sunday, Dec. 28, inviting community members to celebrate Kwanzaa with art and culture. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today at Billingsley School, teacher Taylor Calloway is busy decking the halls and teaching holiday lessons, lighting up the classroom with Christmas magic + festive cheer. WSFA 12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Fire Rescue reported a second newborn boy was surrendered via the Safe Haven Baby Box at fire station 10 about two weeks ago and he was taken to Baptist Medical Center South for evaluation (the delayed announcement protected the mother’s privacy). WAKA 8
- ➤ Families facing holiday shopping stress are encouraged by Dr. Lewis-Yarbrough from Avondale & Associates to set budgets and focus on connection to ease financial pressure. Experts advise slowing down, having honest talks and cherishing family memories during this season. WSFA 12
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Dec. 22, Montgomery Humane Society introduced Pets of the Week featuring two 3-month-old kittens, Eggnog and Jack Frost, and Bluey, a 4 and a half-year-old dog known for his friendly demeanor + all three are available for adoption. WAKA 8
-
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.
-
PMP Certification Training Bootcamp
9 AM – 5 PM — Alabama State University — Tuition required — Enhance your project management skills and ensure a 100% pass rate on the PMP exam.
-
Alabama D.O.T. Auction
9 AM – 1 PM — J.M. Wood Auction Co Inc — Registration required — Bid on a variety of construction equipment, tractors, and trucks at this local auction event.
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
The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say.
~ Anais Nin
About 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