🌱 Crash Cleared At I-65 + Two Gunshot Incidents

Up and at 'em, Montgomery! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in Montgomery.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and colder. High: 40 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. On Thursday morning, a car accident near the Interstate 65/85 interchange in Montgomery caused delays. A truck appears to strike a barrier wall on the interchange, hitting other cars and blocking lanes. several vehicles were involved in the crash but only minor injuries have been reported. The lanes are now cleared. (WSFA)
2. On Wednesday afternoon, the Montgomery Police Department responded to local hospitals twice within an hour in relation to gunshot victims. Officers reported to the hospitals at 1:50 p.m. and again at 2:40 p.m. The victims were adult males and were being treated for non-threatening injuries. Currently, an investigation is ongoing. (WSFA)
3. In the search for the next superintendent of Montgomery County schools, community members express a need for transparency and community. The Alabama Association of School Boards is working as a consulting agency to find candidates for the next superintendent and has held community sessions to gather input into what qualities they believe the next superintendent should possess. (Montgomery Advertiser)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Canvas Embellishment At Needle Bug (8:00 AM)
• Chris Eiland and The Hired Guns At Pour Stars (9:00 PM)
• Mark Kelley At Corner Pockey (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Montgomery Alabama Public Schools and Alabama State University are teaming up to provide COVID-19 vaccines to students ages 5-11. Vaccine clinics will be held this Friday, Jan. 21, and next Friday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Lockhart Gym on the ASU campus. (Facebook)
• Are you looking for an exciting volunteer opportunity? Montgomery Area Council On Aging is always looking for individuals and groups to serve as Meal Makers! Meal Makers help package meals for Meals on Wheels deliveries and serve from 7:30 to 9:30 am every weekday. (Facebook)
• The Alabama Association of School Boards has officially begun accepting applications for Montgomery Alabama Public Schools superintendent. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you soon.

— 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.