🌱 Lady K's American Idol Audition + Bloody Sunday March

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First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 75 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. A Montgomery woman has died in a crash on Interstate 495 Saturday night. According to authorities, 20-year-old Katherine Reyes was found inside her car on the shoulder of the interstate. The impact of the crash caused Reyes' vehicle to ignite. Devon Lesene, 31-years-old, is being charged with DUI manslaughter, DUI, refusal to take a breathalyzer test, and driving on the shoulder. (WTOP News)
2. Vice President Kamala Harris walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in recognition of Bloody Sunday. The event was recognizing the 600 people who walked across the bridge to Montgomery in 1965 while demanding an end to voter registration discrimination. Vice President Harris called for the federal government to pass voting rights legislation before crossing the bridge. (CNN)
3. Montgomery native Kezia Istonia performed on American Idol this season. Istonia uses the stage name Lady K and her audition aired on national television in a two-hour episode. Lady K currently lives in Los Angeles and specializes in soul, rap, and R&B. (Alabama.com)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Pieces of History: Decorative Arts of the Gulf South At Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The first Prayer-In Gathering meeting will be at 5:00 PM at the Montgomery City Hall Old Chamber. The event is being hosted by the Office of Violence Prevention. (Facebook)
• Are you looking for a brunch spot? The City of Montgomery has three great brunches happening across the area. Click for your next brunch destination. (Instagram)
• The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum are hosting Zoo Weekend from Mar. 26-27. This event will feature carnival-like fun with music, animal presentations, prizes, and delicious concessions. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another 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.