Daily
Montgomery
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Dec. 23, the Walk For Peace moved through downtown, passing the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, City Hall, and the state capitol. Local community members gathered along the route as a show of unity. WSFA 12
- ➤ The Montgomery Fire Department is hosting a gingerbread house competition where stations craft festive displays using creativity & teamwork. Community members can cast votes via Firefighter Wesley Speer's Facebook page until Christmas day. WSFA 12
- ➤ The Montgomery Humane Society is wrapping Christmas gifts to fund animal care near Priester’s Pecans in EastChase; volunteers will wrap today (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) to support spaying, neutering, and heartworm treatment. WSFA 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Buddhist monks (three months into their cross-country journey) passed through downtown Tuesday as they visited the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, City Hall, and the state capitol. WSFA 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A bill limiting screen time in public early learning settings is set for review in January. If passed, children under 2 will use screens only for live video calls and those aged 2 to 4 will have a daily 30-minute cap — a measure to support healthy development. Alabama Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alabama hospitals are preparing for longer patient wait times — enhanced ACA subsidies will expire next year, causing adjustments in staffing and scheduling. Hospital officials say the change will require new strategies to handle patient care. WSFA 12
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local tech guide offers last-second Christmas gift ideas (such as digital books, app gifts, food delivery, or a SiriusXM subscription) to help readers quickly find a thoughtful present this holiday season. WAKA 8
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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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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.
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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.
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