🌱 Patch AM: Why did Montgomery’s anti-violence program suddenly scrub its online presence?

Good day Montgomery! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why did Montgomery's anti-violence program suddenly scrub its online presence?
• Are Montgomery's Flock cameras lifesavers or a step too far?
• Need help with fishing or waterways? Here are key Montgomery contacts.

Also on today's calendar: Back to Ballet Open House at Tutu School! Featuring a special guest! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 93, low: 74.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Montgomery-funded anti-violence program takes down website, removes Facebook photos after workers arrested for drug-related crimes (wordpress.com) — Montgomery's city- and county-funded Community Violence Intervention program has quietly pulled its website and scrubbed social media photos after two men with apparent ties to the initiative were arrested on drug charges. One Montgomery man was reportedly caught with a large amount of marijuana and cash, raising fresh questions about oversight of this locally funded anti-violence effort.
   

• Mother of victim in high-profile Alabama murder case praises Flock cameras amid local pushback (wsfa.com) — Montgomery residents are weighing the benefits and privacy risks of Flock license-plate cameras as city leaders consider expanding their use. A murder victim's mother credits the cameras with helping investigators, while critics at a recent City Council meeting argue the growing network threatens constitutional protections and creates permanent data trails.
   

• Freshwater Fisheries Section District Contacts (outdooralabama.com) — State freshwater fisheries offices in Montgomery and across Alabama are sharing updated addresses, phone numbers, and key staff contacts for everything from rivers and lakes management to hatcheries. Montgomery residents can now easily find local numbers for fisheries headquarters, the Conservation Warehouse on Fairground Road, and administrative offices on North Union Street.
   

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Friday August 21
• GW Campus Herff Jones Visit - Class Rings Orders
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
  10:30 am
• Football @ Enterprise
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• MS Football Marbury Jamboree
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
• V VB @ PCA Tourn
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
• Back to Ballet Open House at Tutu School! Featuring a special guest! →
  Tutu School Montgomery, 2960G Zelda Rd, Montgomery
  1:00 pm
Monday August 24
• GW Campus Student Picture Day
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
• MS Football Vs Lee-Scott (Home)
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
• GW Campus MS Football Vs Lee-Scott (Home)
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
• GW Campus Dee & J leave for Houston
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• GW Campus Herff Jones Visit - Class Rings Orders
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
  10:30 am
• HLA Meeting, Montgomery AL →
  Montgomery Country Club, 3001 Narrow Lane Rd, Montgomery
  12:00 pm
• V VB vs Enterprise/Trinity
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
  4:30 pm
• Cross Country @ MA
  Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
  4:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Pike Road

• Pike Road Schools announces expansion to intermediate school campus (waka.com)
• What to do in Montgomery for Aug. 20-26 (sunherald.com)
• Col. John Eidsmoe: Socialists, communists, what's the difference? (1819news.com)

Millbrook

• Mance Warner & Steph De Lander pulled from indie booking for AEW/ROH event (postwrestling.com)
• Greek Organizations Participate in National Events During the Summer (huntingdon.edu)

Ok Montgomery! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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