🌱 Dueling Defamation Lawsuits + Bob Dylan Comes To Montgomery

Hey, Montgomery! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

A little morning rain; cloudy. High: 52 Low: 32.

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Here are the top two stories in Montgomery today:

1. Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and the woman who accused him of sexual assault will each bring defamation claims against the other to Montgomery's court this week. Leigh Corfman says that at the age of 14, a then-32-year-old Moore pursued and molested her; five other women later came forward to accuse Moore of a range of improper conduct. Corfman filed a defamation lawsuit after Moore publicly denied the allegations, prompting Moore to file a counter-suit citing his accuser's "slanderous" and "libelous" statements. (Montgomery Advertiser)
2. Music legend Bob Dylan will soon be stopping in Montgomery. The singer's "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour is headed to three stops in Alabama, starting with the Performing Arts Centre on Mar. 21. He'll then make his way to the BJCC Concert Hall in Birmingham on Apr. 5 and Mobile's Saenger Theatre on Apr. 7. Tickets for Dylan's Alabama shows will be available for purchase on Ticketmaster on Feb. 4 at 10:00 a.m. (WSFA 12 News)
3. Looking for a new job in the Montgomery area? There are plenty of employers close to home that are searching for help in customer service, sales, business development, and more. View local job openings on our latest employment roundup. (Montgomery Patch)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Council Session - County Of Montgomery (9:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting - Golden Animal Hospital Of Pike Road (11:00 AM)
• Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY23 Operating Budget - County Of Montgomery (1:30 PM)
• TechMGM Tech Tuesday - Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Eric Mackey, superintendent of the Alabama school system, has tested positive for COVID-19. This comes just after Mayor Steven Reed tested positive following a business trip. (Moulton Advertiser)
• Looking for family-friendly Valentine's Day plans? The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Museum will be hosting Sweethearts Day on Saturday, Feb. 12. Purchase one adult ticket and get a children's ticket free! (City of Montgomery)
• The Montgomery Humane Society shared a picture of Ron, an adoptable dog who's been waiting over 100 days to find his forever home. (Facebook)

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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.