🌱 Education Trust Fund Approved + Potential Liquor Lawsuit

Happy Wednesday, people of Montgomery! Here's everything happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a little rain. High: 61 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. A Montgomery man faces multiple charges after forcing his way into his child's mother's home and assaulting her boyfriend with a firearm. Deanthony Haigler, 32-years-old, proceeded to steal the victim's personal items totaling over $4,000. He is being held at the Montgomery County Detention Facility on $120,000 bail while awaiting trial on domestic violence, burglary, and robbery charges. (WSFA12 News)
2. The Alabama House in Montgomery has approved the Education Trust Fund for $8.125 billion. The fund approves a teacher salary increase and additional funding for reading & science programs. The budget bill passed with only one House member voting against it - Rep. Andrew Sorrell. (Montgomery Advertiser)
3. A group representing privately owned liquor stores is threatening to sue the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control board for soliciting bids from alcohol delivery contractors. The group is arguing that the action is illegal and would force many privately owned stores to close. The group is yet to file its lawsuit against the board. (CBS 42)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Ribbon Cutting At The National Association of Women in Construction (11:30 AM)
• T&E At County of Montgomery (1:30 PM)
• Y Ride At The Bell Road Branch YMCA (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Chicago will perform at The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre on May 21. Click to get tickets. (Facebook)
• Morte, the Montgomery Zoo's tiger, is looking for people to visit him. Click to find information on how to visit Morte. (Facebook)
• Montgomery Alabama Public Schools has resources to help during Youth Violence Prevention Month. Click for information regarding the anonymous tip line. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.