Montgomery Alabama

On Friday, April 26, Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed will be sworn in as president of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), the nation’s only organization exclusively representing Black mayors in the United States. Reed, who is currently the organization’s 1st Vice President, will lead the organization through the 2024 presidential elections and the start of the 119th Congress.

Montgomery area small business owners and those interested in starting their own companies have two new tools to help them succeed in their entrepreneurial journey. The city as announced the creation of a “Small Business One-Stop Shop” and an “Access to Capital” loan program.

For Pride Month 2024, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) is celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ creatives who live in Montgomery and its surrounding communities. The MMFA is currently taking art submissions for the Museum Shop Popup: Show Your Pride event through Friday, April 26.

The leader of Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is advocating for constituent access to the legal system access across the Yellowhammer State on issues like fair housing, veterans’ benefits, domestic violence and medical debt.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed are discussing revitalization efforts in the Capitol City. The two recently toured some of the West Montgomery sites where the city is investing $36.6 million in federal grant money.

The Alabama State Office, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, is announcing the launch of its Advocacy Institute. Applications for the inaugural class are being accepted through April 30.

Relief for Montgomery residents with unpaid municipal fines and fees is being granted. Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed's executive order to eliminate municipal fees associated with most non-DUI traffic tickets, the misdemeanor possession of marijuana and Class C misdemeanors is in effect.

Auburn University at Montgomery invites the community to a Celebration of Cultures. The event is taking place on Saturday, April 6 at the AUM Athletics Complex and on The Quad.

Montgomery is hosting the State Capitol’s first Navy Week as the Navy visits the area for a week of events from April 1 to April 7.The week celebrates and honors the United States Navy's presence in Montgomery and the River Region.

The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is thrilled to announce the return of the anticipated Dino Dig event to be held on April 6. The event offers an immersive experience for children, aged 4-12 years old, that indulges their curiosity and encourages them to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs.