🌱 3 A.M. Sirens + Severe Weather Damage + New MPS Superintendent

Good morning, Montgomery! Here's what's happening around town this Thursday.

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 69 Low: 43.

Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. Montgomery weather sirens mistakenly went off earlier than scheduled on Wednesday. The sirens were originally set to go off at 3:00 p.m. but residents were stunned when the sirens went off at 3:00 a.m. Multiple viewers called the WSFA12 newsroom to ask about the weather sirens issue. (WSFA12 News)
2. Some Montgomery residents are still dealing with damages from the severe weather that hit the area on Tuesday. Assessments are still being conducted in counties across central and south Alabama, including in Montgomery County. Reports of uprooted trees, home damage, downed powerlines, and forestry damage have been filed. (WSFA12 News)
3. The new superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools will be named on Friday. The announcement will be made during a special meeting of the Montgomery County School Board at 11:00 a.m. The decision will be selected from the four final candidates: Dr. Melvin Brown, Dr. Anthony Lewis, Dr. Marla Shepherd, and Dr. Donald Warren. (Alabama News Network)

Today in Montgomery:

• Strolling Thunder At The Alabama State Capitol (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mayor Steven Reed spoke with DJ Tray about the city’s progress and potential. Listen to the full conversation at the link. (Twitter)
• The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is still collecting boomboxes for a one-of-a-kind art installation by Bayete Ross Smith. Click to learn more. (Twitter)
• May 1 is Montgomery’s R&B Blues Picnic at River Walk Park. The event will start at noon with classic and new R&B tunes. (Eventbrite.com)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.