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🌱 Alabama Substance Abuse Youth Summit + Bloody Sunday Photo Exhibit

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Hello, people of Montgomery! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Montgomery Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 78 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

  1. The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will host its second Alabama Substance Abuse Youth Summit on Apr. 26 in Montgomery. The event is meant as an opportunity for Alabama's youth to discuss solutions to underage drinking and substance abuse issues throughout the state. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from several different experts regarding the issues. (The Atmore Advance)
  2. Auburn University and Alabama State University have partnered together to host an exhibit featuring historic photographs. The exhibit allows guests to experience more than 50 photographs taken during the Bloody Sunday protests in 1965. The exhibit will be at the Tullibody Fine Arts Center on Montgomery's Jackson Street until Apr. 29. (Auburn University)
  3. Drivers on I-85 southbound in Montgomery experienced major traffic jams and delays yesterday afternoon as officials cleared a car wreck. Traffic was reportedly backed up from the Union Street exit to the Eastern Boulevard, a distance of several miles. No information about the cars or individuals involved in the crash. (WSFA)

Today in Montgomery:

  • Rich Homie Quan & Ballgreezy & OMB Peezy Live In Concert At Empire Event Center (9:00 PM)
  • Free Online Dance Party On Zoom (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Montgomery Alabama Public Schools announces Loretta Latimer as its MPS Employee of the Month for April. Congratulations! (Facebook)
  • Did you know that giraffes can paint? Click to see some of the Montgomery Zoo's giraffes' artwork. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with 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.

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