Hello Montgomery! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Defense accelerator plans, hoops and health, and outdoor cinema watch party + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Innovation partnership takes shape: TROY’s Montgomery Campus was named the future home of Montgomery TechLab’s Defense Accelerator, creating a hub for entrepreneurs and students, with support from Innovate Alabama to grow technology and talent -- see the accelerator plans.
Improving neighborhood communication: Prattville is reviewing how residents are notified about code violations, considering yard signs on affected properties. The city has also started early alerts to elected officials to improve communication -- check the code notice update.
Community fun returns soon: Hoops & Health will return June 27 at the James W. Wilson Jr. YMCA in Montgomery with a free 2-on-2 tournament, health and wellness vendors, community resources, and family activities -- see what’s planned there.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Make your yard smile: Green Thumb Nursery has acres of trees, shrubs, greenhouse plants, soils, pots, and statuary, plus a crew who will actually diagnose your mystery leaf issues. Bring photos, get in-store design pointers or schedule on-site help, then let them deliver the good stuff straight to you.
Indoor kid-energy fix: Rainy day or just need the couch back, J&W adventure park is a clean, parent-friendly indoor playground with a ninja warrior course, trampoline zone, rainbow climbing net, VR games, and a soft-play area for little ones. Consider it your secret weapon when the wiggles hit.
Riverside mini-escape: Whether you want a breezy stroll, a Harriott II riverboat cruise, or to cheer next door at a Biscuits game, Riverfront Park is your easy win this week. Pack a blanket, claim a bench by the water, and let the Alabama River do the heavy lifting.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚾ American 250: Baseball, Hotdogs and Apple Pie @ Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce | Thursday (6/25) at 11:00 AM – Celebrate 250 years the Prattville way with baseball vibes, hotdogs on the grill, and apple pie you don’t have to bake. River Bank is slinging dogs, McDonald’s brings the pies, and you bring the family, the neighbors, and your well-practiced patriotic small talk.
🎬 Outdoor Cinema Watch Party @ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Wetumpka) | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 PM – Clear skies call for a big-screen singalong, with the Tabernacle Choir towering 33 feet high and professional sound that actually does it justice. Outdoor cinema meets concert hall, minus the ushers. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and your favorite quietly humming neighbor.
🏓 Father’s Day Pickleball Tournament @ Prattville YMCA - Don M. Smith Branch | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to try pickleball, the Prattville Y is throwing a Father’s Day tournament, and the holiday has YMCA roots. All levels welcome, beginner, intermediate, advanced. Bring a partner or show up solo, they will pair you, expect bragging rights.
🏀 GOL Fathers in Action's Hoops & Health @ James W. Wilson Jr. YMCA | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Hoops and Health at the James Wilson Jr. YMCA, where you can get your ankles crossed, your blood pressure checked, and your kids happily exhausted, free. 2-on-2 bragging rights, wellness vendors, fatherhood activities, food, and prizes, because dads deserve stats off the court, too.
🎵 Elmore County Celebrates America250 @ Wetumpka Civic Center | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Elmore County is doing America250 right with Bobby Horton, the Alabama multi-instrumentalist behind half your favorite Ken Burns moments. Expect toe-tapping history, smart storytelling, and more instruments than a high school band, PBS-level polish, and a family-friendly vibe that even your grandkids will sit through.
⚾ Biloxi Shuckers @ Riverwalk Stadium | Sunday (6/28) at 3:33 PM – Ready to see the Biloxi Shuckers take on our Montgomery Biscuits at Riverwalk Stadium? Expect nine innings of small-town swagger, river breezes, and quality heckling, with plenty of peanuts, a proper seat, and zero pretentiousness.
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07 — The Montgomery report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 0 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis Emma plan in Hampstead’s newest phase pairs peaceful preserve views with a layout made for entertaining. The kitchen shines with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom soft-close cabinets, a large island, and built-in wall oven and microwave. The ground-level primary suite adds luxe touches, while the courtyard, covered porch, and 2.5-car garage bring extra flexibility.
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