🌱 Distracted Driving Campaign + Lionel Jay's Opens + Infant Recovered

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Here's what's happening in Montgomery today.

First, today's weather:

Thunderstorms. High: 81 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the NHTSA has launched a $5 million media campaign to help reduce distracted driving. The campaign will be targeting drivers between the ages of 18 and 24. The NHTSA is encouraging Montgomery parents to speak with their children about the dangers of distracted driving. (WSFA12 News)
2. A new Montgomery soul food restaurant opened its doors on Troy Highway over the weekend. Lionel Jay’s is owned by first-time restaurant owner Lionel Huffman. The restaurant features various soul food options and is currently looking for staff. (Alabama News Network)
3. Central Alabama Crime Stoppers has reported that Montgomery's 9-month-old Comarion has been safely recovered. An amber alert was issued on Monday notifying the community that the child had gone missing. Dominique Goodson, the child’s biological mother, reportedly took Comarion while she did not have custody. (AL.com)

Today in Montgomery:

• Pieces of History: Decorative Arts of the Gulf South At The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Fred, a three-month-old terrier mix, is looking for a forever home while staying with the Montgomery Humane Society. He has all of his vaccinations and loves to play. (Facebook)
• The Montgomery Police Department provides an update on a Mar. 27 assault case. Click to read the full report. (Facebook)
• Montgomery’s Safer Places Shelter is now open. The shelter is located at 3446 Lebron Road. (Twitter)

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— 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.