🌱 4 Montgomery Teens Charged + New 'Constitutional Carry' Laws?

Rise and shine, Montgomery! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, January 7 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and cooler. High: 45 Low: 33.

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Here are the top 2 stories in Montgomery today:

1. Four teenage suspects have been arrested and charged with a number of crimes committed in Montgomery in the new year. The only suspect to be identified is 16-year-old Zachary Estes; the other three are juvenile males and are not being publicly identified. All four are charged with first-degree robbery for a crime that happened on Sunday afternoon; the three juveniles are also facing multiple charges for two other incidents that also took place on Sunday. (WSFA 12)
2. On Wednesday, Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives stated that abolishing the concealed handgun permit requirement will be a top priority in the upcoming legislative session. The proposed legislative agenda includes "constitutional carry" legislation that eliminates the requirement to get a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public. The backing increases the chances of approval for this proposal, which has previously failed in Montgomery due to opposition from state sheriffs. (NBC 15 News)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Kansas Concert- Montgomery Performing Arts Centre (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• As the state works to expand broadband services, Alabama schools and families can access discounted internet through a new federal program. (AL.com)
• Alabama State Representative Will Dismukes announced that he is not seeking re-election to a second term. (Facebook)
• The Alabama Department of Public Health is now recommending that students and teachers who test positive for COVID follow the most recent CDC guidance: a shortened five-day isolation followed by five days of mask-wearing. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.