🌱 Child Injured In Shooting + Pay Raise For State Employees

Happy Friday, Montgomery! Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler; a shower in the a.m. High: 61 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. The Alabama Senate in Montgomery approved of a $2.7 billion general fund budget item that would raise state employees' pay by four percent. The senators voted 29-1 on the budget issue and the bill will now head to the full state House of Representatives for a vote. An internet sales tax rise has boosted the state's general fund. (AP News)
2. The Montgomery Police announce that a child was injured in a shooting on Thursday. According to department officials, the child was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No additional details about the shooting have been released with the boy being unidentified to the public. (WSFA12 News)
3. Twenty-two babies were born on Feb. 22, 2022, at Baptist Health in Montgomery. Feb. 22 was known as Twosday on social media and the 22 babies were a fitting celebration for staff at the local hospital. Adorable pictures of the healthy newborns have been included with the story. (WSFA12 News)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Museum Flashlight Tour At The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• According to new data released by Operation HOPE, Alabama ranks 49th for financial security. The City of Montgomery is partnering with Trustmark Bank and John Hope Bryant to change that. (Twitter)
• Montgomery Forward has announced a $50 million investment to renew Montgomery neighborhoods. (Twitter)
• Caine is a well-trained terrier mix looking for his new home. Click to fill out the adoption application for your new best friend. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! 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.