Category Civic

🚧🎉 COMMUTE UPDATE: The Wares Ferry Road bridge in Montgomery is back open after seven months!

🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL: Here is your complete guide to key dates, holiday breaks + grading periods for Elmore County Schools' 2026-2027 academic year.

🗓️💬 COMMUNITY INPUT: Prattville leaders want to hear from residents about the future of public education on Tuesday, July 28.

🚜 BIG MILESTONE: Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches has broken ground on a new Montgomery donation hub to support dozens of children across the state.

☀️ BRIGHTER DAYS IN MONTGOMERY: See how the city is cleaning up + how you can get a paid job to help. 👇 UpPartner

🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL: Here is your complete guide to the 2026–2027 Autauga County Schools academic calendar, including key dates + holiday breaks.

🎥🌟 INDIE SHOWCASE: The Montgomery Film Festival is officially back at the Capri Theatre Aug. 7–9 with feature premieres, restored classics, and local Alabama shorts.

🍛🍸OPENING SOON: Popular Indian food truck turned brick-and-mortar spot The4Guys has set a grand opening date for its new Montgomery restaurant.

✏️ CLASS IN SESSION: Montgomery Public Schools begins the 2026-2027 school year on August 10. Key dates include Thanksgiving break November 23-27, winter break December 21-January 4, spring break March 29-April 2, and the last day for students on May 25.

🪥🦷 NEW DENTAL PRACTICE: Emma Court Dentistry, a brand-new option for local dental hygiene, has arrived in Pike Road.