🌱 Conceal And Carry Without A Permit + Rising COVID Rates

Happy Friday, Montgomery! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything happening today in town.

---

First, today's weather:

Cooler with a shower or two. High: 47 Low: 29.

---

Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. A local family is offering an $8,000 reward to anyone who has information about a missing Montgomery man. Brent Talley has been missing since Nov. 22, 2016 when he was last seen in the 300 block of Kingswood Drive wearing a long-sleeve brown plaid shirt, khaki cargo pants, grey sneakers, and a red baseball cap. Talley was a participant in the Project Lifesaver program that offers tracking bracelets to those who wander due to diseases like Alzheimer's, but he removed his bracelet before wandering from his residence. (WSFA12 News)
2. As COVID numbers fall in Alabama's schools, infections rise in Montgomery County's schools. The numbers were presented in a report from the Alabama Department of Public Health and it shows 9,800 COVID cases statewide. Montgomery County Public School's data does not specify if the reported cases involve students, teachers, or other staff. (Alabama News Network)
3. Montgomery gun owners are now one step closer to being able to carry concealed weapons without a permit. A new bill has passed through the State's Senate Judiciary Committee and now is heading to the Senate floor for debate. Law enforcement officials have already stated that they do not support the new permitless carry law on grounds of public safety concerns. (WSFA12 News)

---

From our sponsor:

Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started.

---

Today in Montgomery:

• Les Mills BARRE At The Bell Road Branch YMCA (9:30 AM)

---

From my notebook:

• Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets shared information about cute dog Chewy who is currently looking for a new home. Click to see if Chewy would be a good fit for your family. (Facebook)
• Montgomery Advertiser recognized a restaurant by Montgomery rappers Dirty Boyz. Click to take a look at the delicious menu. (Facebook)
• Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum shared a photo of large cats Nikita and Kia playing at the Zoo. (Facebook)

---

Loving the Montgomery Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers

---

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.