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1. Montgomery Regional Airport to get $8.5 million for improvements (waka.com) — Montgomery Regional Airport is getting $8.5 million in federal funding to repair runways and upgrade core infrastructure, boosting safety and efficiency for both commercial passengers and the F-35 fighter program. Work is expected to start in October, positioning the airport for future growth in travel and business activity that directly affects Montgomery's economy and connectivity.
2. Montgomery delays short-term rental ordinance again (wsfa.com) — Montgomery city leaders have delayed a vote on new Airbnb and short‑term rental rules for two more weeks after an intense public hearing revealed major disagreements. Council members are revising inspection rules, response times, and license penalties while trying to balance neighborhood concerns with operators' livelihoods, especially around older homes and military‑related stays across Montgomery.
3. Tickets for Alabama Shakespeare Festival's new season available (gadsdentimes.com) — Tickets are now on sale for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival's 2026–27 season in Montgomery, with a mix of comedies, classics, concerts, and new works running from this October through August 2027. Local theatergoers can already lock in seats or subscriptions for everything from holiday shows to tributes to Lionel Richie, all happening right here in the capital city.
4. Freshwater Fisheries Section District Contacts (outdooralabama.com) — State freshwater fisheries services based in Montgomery list several key offices and phone numbers local anglers may need, including headquarters on North Union Street and facilities on Fairground Road. The directory also covers district offices, state fish hatcheries, and administration contacts across Alabama, giving Montgomery residents clear points of contact for fishing-related questions or permits.
5. Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments bill before Alabama law takes effect (wsfa.com) — From Montgomery, state leaders and civil liberties groups are watching whether the U.S. Supreme Court will review Texas' Ten Commandments-in-classrooms law before Alabama's similar statute takes effect on October 1. The Alabama measure, crafted as a "historical" display requirement for certain grades, could still face legal challenges that would directly affect how public schools across the state handle religious texts.
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