The annual SLE Livestock and Rodeo are back in Montgomery this week. The 2020 Rodeo was canceled this time last year after the first case of COVID-19 entered Alabama. Just one year later officials are ready to bring the show back to life with a few changes. The shows will have limited seating and masks will be required to make…
The Alabama National Fair wrapped up on Sunday, Oct. 18, with a successful turnout despite the pandemic and mother nature. Things looked a little different this year, with no indoor activities, vendors, less rides, and limited attendance. Though, Garrett Coliseum was still open to nearly 7,000 residents each day. The fair is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Kiwanis…
The City of Montgomery has big plans for Garrett Coliseum. Just last week, ownership of the coliseum officially transferred from the State of Alabama to the city. Montgomery City Council President Charles Jinright says the city did not spend any money to purchase the coliseum and the state is contributing $5 million to planned renovations. The city plans to do…
Alabama News Network is proud to host two days at the Alabama National Fair again this year. Our first Alabama News Network Day is Monday. It’s School Day, with students through the 12th grade able to get through the gates for $5. Adults are $10. Children under 5 are free with a paid adult. Wristbands are $15. Here is the…
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham – Photo from Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Office Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham has announced that his office will offer a Halloween event for children this year that is designed to protect people from coronavirus. On Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, there will be a drive-through trick-or-treating event at Garrett Coliseum. The event is for children…
Twenty-six high school football teams from Autauga, Montgomery and Elmore Counties took part in the event at the Garrett Coliseum. Categories: High School, LACEUP Tags: autauga, elmore, football, Garrett Coliseum, high school, media day, montgomery, prep, RIVER REGION
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (ahsaa.com) – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) is moving the Central Regional Basketball Tournament from Alabama State University to Montgomery’s historic Garrett Coliseum. The change was announced by AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese Thursday. Alabama State, which hosted the tournament from 2007-2015 at Dunn-Oliver Acadome, opted out of the remainder of its contact. The contract with…
