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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas 🎁

12/22/2025

Montgomery Department of Communications, [email protected]

“Walk for Peace”

WHO:
Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara
Rep. Kenyatte Hassell
Mayor Steven Reed

WHAT:
Walk for Peace Gathering

WHEN:
Tuesday, December, 23 | 7:45 am

WHERE:
Walk begins at at the Train Shed: 210 Water Street, Montgomery, AL

ABOUT:
Please join us on Tuesday, December, 23, 2025, as venerable monks continue their 2,300 mile Walk for Peace in Montgomery, and honor/revere all who have participated in and/or given their lives to peace and justice efforts.

7:45am
Community members can meet up with the monks as they begin their walk at the Train Shed, 210 Water Street
First stop will be the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, 417 Carolie Street, for Prayer Offering, to honor lives lost
Second stop will be the Court Street Fountain, Court Square/Dexter Avenue, for Prayer Offering, to honor lives lost

8:30/9am (est. time)
Third stop will be City Hall steps, 103 N Perry Street, for Peace Gathering, including:

Rep. Kenyatte Hassell to present Resolution

Mayor Steven Reed to present Proclamation

At conclusion of Peace Gathering, walk to State Capitol for group photo!

12/19/2025

Montgomery, AL — The City of Montgomery’s Sanitation Department reminds residents of its holiday sanitation pickup schedule. These changes are designed to improve operational efficiency and provide clarity for residents during holiday weeks.

To accommodate the holiday and streamline operations, the City of Montgomery’s Sanitation Department will implement the following changes during the following holidays:

Christmas Week

Holiday Closures
Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
Friday, December 26, 2025

Green Can Pickup
Monday & Thursday Routes: Serviced Monday, December 22 only
Tuesday & Friday Routes: Serviced Tuesday, December 23 only

Curbside Trash Pickup
No curbside trash pickup will be scheduled during Christmas Week.

New Year’s Week

Holiday Closures
Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day)

Green Can Pickup
Monday & Thursday Routes: Serviced Monday, December 29 only
Tuesday & Friday Routes: Serviced Tuesday, December 30 only

Curbside Trash Pickup
No curbside trash pickup will be scheduled during New Year’s Week.

These changes reflect the City’s commitment to streamlining services and ensuring residents are informed well in advance. The updated schedule has been posted on the City’s official Sanitation Department webpage, and residents are encouraged to review it for full details.

Additionally, the Water Works Department will begin including reminders about the new schedule in upcoming water/trash bills.

“We appreciate the community’s cooperation as we implement these changes,” said Lucinda Babers, Chief Operating Officer for the Office of Mayor Steven L. Reed. “Our goal is to make sanitation services more predictable and efficient during the holidays.”

For questions or additional information, residents may contact the Sanitation Department at 334-625-2751 or email [email protected].

12/16/2025

The City of Wetumpka has exciting events coming up for New Years Eve and into 2026! Downtown Celebrations, Galentines in February, Mardi Gras just around the corner, Farmers Markets this Spring, and many other things planned for the New Year!

12/16/2025

The City of Prattville has debuted a brand new live concert and entertainment complex downtown - The Lyric at Esther’s. Live music performances scheduled each week - check out www.thelyricatesthers.com for more info on this new community venue!

Meet Us At124 W Main Street! This fall, downtown Prattville will welcome a family-friendly, modern performance venue designed to showcase live music, great food, and community spirit. Beginning October 17, 2025, the venue will host weekly concerts featuring everything from local solo artists to tour...

12/16/2025

The City of Prattville has Ice Skating at Spillway Park thru the 31st nightly 5-9pm $5 per person for 30 minutes includes skate rental. There will also be Christmas Carriage Rides on the 21st and other special events - visit

Welcome to the City of Prattville's website! Check out what's happening around the community from special events, governmental meeting, and more.

12/16/2025

Heart of Alabama Food Bank has recently suffered funding cuts and is asking the local community to please donate food or funds if you can - the food bank currently serves 35 counties and thousands of families in our state. For more info or to volunteer or donate please visit

Feeding hope by fighting hunger

12/16/2025

Stop by Pike Road Town Hall thru December 17th and pick up a “Postcard for Santa” Kit. The color-able cards can then be dropped off at Town Hall in Santa’s Mailbox prior to 5pm on December 17th to receive a letter from Santa! Make sure you have a valid return address on your card!

12/16/2025

Every time you donate blood with Lifesouth you save 3 Lives! All blood types are needed! All donors receive a free T-shirt and Platelet and double red cell donors also receive a $40 E-Gift Card. LifeSouth just opened a NEW donation facility as well located at 7024 Atlanta Highway at the Taylor Junction Shopping Center. To find the nearest blood drive or host a blood drive at your business, visit

LifeSouth is a community-based blood supplier in Florida, Alabama and Georgia committed to making sure blood is at your local hospitals in times of need.

12/16/2025

The City of Montgomery invites you to ring in 2026 downtown at Riverfront Park from 10pm - Midnight at the Neon Lights Celebration! Live Music Entertainment, Local Food Vendors, Fireworks over the River and a New Biscuit Lift to celebrate the New Year in true Montgomery style! Free Admission - see you there! Visit www.EnjoyMGM.com for more details!

12/16/2025

Don’t miss a great time on the Harriott II Riverboat - You’ve got the Friday Night Dinner cruise at 6:30, The Saturday Getaway Cruise at 4:30 & Sunday Blues Cruise at 4:30. Don’t miss the special Holiday Cruises Fridays & Saturdays in December! And a special New Years Eve Cruise on the 31st at 10pm with drinks, dancing & fireworks on the Alabama River - visit