🌱 Chili Fundraiser For Basketball Team + Congressional Maps Hold

Hello, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with a fresh edition of the Montgomery Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Some clouds, then sunshine. High: 54 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. Three Montgomery individuals have been arrested on charges related to three separate robberies that occurred across the area. Alicia Brier, 34, has been accused of stealing a 2015 Toyota Camry at gunpoint in the 4400 block of Narrow Lane Road. Desmond Roper, 37, attempted to rob a gas station with a handgun in the 1600 block of Upper Wetumpka Road. Christopher Tyson, 30, was arrested for a robbery that took place in the 2200 block of South Forbes Drive. (WFSA12 News)
2. Montgomery basketball team raises funds using a chili cookoff. The Montgomery Fire boys traveling basketball team held a chili cookoff sponsored by the Bell Road YMCA on Saturday. The money raised will be used for equipment, training, and athletic gear for the players. (Alabama News Network)
3. The U.S. Supreme Court has put a hold on a lower court's decision regarding Alabama's redrawing of congressional maps. The hold supports Republicans' districting chances to hold six of the state's House of Representatives seats. The vote was a 5-4 decision that will uphold the map that has only one black-majority district. (Alabama News Network)

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Today in Montgomery:

• 60 MINUTE COFFEE At The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce (8:00 AM)
• Council Session At The County of Montgomery (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets shared appreciation for military guest pup walkers. (Facebook)
• Montgomery Alabama Public Schools - Official Site recognized the candidates for the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars program that aims to recognize leadership. (Facebook)
• City of Montgomery, Alabama Government announced the second annual iron skillet contest. Do you think your food has what it takes? (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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.