What's Happening: April 17-19
The weather will be warm and sunny, which makes it a perfect weekend to take in all kinds of events in the River Region!
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Faulkner University working to keep teen drivers safe on the road
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is one reason why Faulkner University wants to help teenage drivers stay safe when they hit the road.
Tuskegee University to host small animal health fair
The College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting the 2026 Small Animal Health Fair on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Tuskegee University Veterinary Teaching Hospital on Hospital Road in Tuskegee.
YMCA of Greater Montgomery encourages kids to stay healthy this summer
The YMCA is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Wilson YMCA on Wilson Park Drive.
Ground broken for new community center in Montgomery
The new community center will be built on Woodley Road, just outside of the bypass.
The Alabama Extension Program, Auburn University and Alabama Scenic River Trail celebrate partnership
The Alabama Extension Program, Auburn University and Alabama Scenic River Trail were in Prattville to celebrate their partnership, which includes getting children on the water through RiverKids.
What The Tech: Apple is offering a lower-cost Macbook option
The new MacBook Neo is designed to appeal to students right away. It comes in multiple colors, has a smaller, lightweight design, and looks like what most students expect from an Apple laptop.
Crews begin demolishing old hotel properties in efforts to clean up blight
City leaders are moving forward with tearing down the Candlelight Hotel and the long-abandoned Days Inn on South Avenue.
Committee gets update on Montgomery apartment complex issues
The hearing updated the committee about the improvements that have been made at both locations.
MAX4Kids Foundation holds clay shoot to raise money for charities, scholarships
The 9th annual MAX4Kids Foundation held a clay shoot at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club.
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra hosts Tchaikovsky Season Finale
The performance will take place on Friday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Troy University's Davis Theatre in Montgomery.
Pike Road Whiskey A-Go-Go to raise money for Pike Road Schools
The annual fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Waters on Marler Road.
High school marching bands to showcase their talents this weekend
Marching bands from across Alabama and George will be in the Capital City on Saturday, April 18 at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.
What The Tech: Tips to protect your email accounts
You may not be able to stop spam completely. But you can control where it go and who gets your real email in the first place.
Montgomery Public Schools getting ready for Kindergarten Kickoff
While the school year is slowly coming to an end, one local school system is getting ready for next year.
Less than two months away from the Alabama State Games
This year's games will take run from June 12-14 in Birmingham and throughout Jefferson County.
Town council moves forward with bid for new Pike Road fire station
The new fire station will be located on Wallahatchie Road just across the road from the current facility.
What The Tech: How to correctly unsubscribe from emails
Clicking “unsubscribe” in a scam email tells the sender your email is active and that you’re paying attention. That can lead to more spam.
Upcoming conference to focus on empowering women
The Brace for Impact Women's Conference will take place April 16-18 at Fresh Anointing House of Worship in Montgomery.
Montgomery County commissioner to host Fair Housing Summit
The event will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Rosa Parks Museum's Children's Wing.
Brantwood Children's Home to hold annual kickball fundraiser
The 7th annual Kickball Classic will take place on Saturday, April 18 at DABOS Park.
Upcoming event looks to bring awareness to rare disease
The event will take place on Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul AME Church on East Patton Avenue in Montgomery.
What the Tech App of the Day: Edits
You can type out what you want to say, and the words scroll on your screen while you record. It’s a simple feature, but it makes a big difference if you’re talking on camera.
Four killed in 48 hours during violent weekend in Montgomery
Four people were killed in a series of shootings over a 48-hour period in Montgomery, prompting the city’s police chief to condemn the violence as “senseless.”
What grade would lawmakers give the 2026 Alabama legislative session?
The 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature has ended, so what grade would lawmakers give to their performance?
