🌱 Fatal I-85 Crash + Woodland Drive Shooting + West Montgomery Fire

Welcome back, Montgomery! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Montgomery.

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First, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. Montgomery's Sonya McIntosh, 43, died in a two-car crash on I-85. The incident occurred on Friday night while McIntosh was traveling northbound near Chantilly Parkway. She was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital. (Alabama News Network)
2. The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the East Woodland Drive area. One man is being treated at a local hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound following the incident. Investigators have not released any additional information regarding the shooting. (Alabama News Network)
3. A Sunday fire has caused extensive damage to a home in the 300 block of Prairie Vista Drive. The West Montgomery fire was quickly extinguished once fire crews arrived at the scene. Thankfully, nobody was injured during the fire. Montgomery Fire/Rescue is performing an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze. (WSFA12 News)

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Today in Montgomery:

• 60 MINUTE COFFEE At Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce (8:00 AM)
• Kickboard/Finns At Bell Road Branch YMCA (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Montgomery Humane Society is hoping to find Melody a forever home. You can text MGM to 89871 to donate toward the shelter's adoption efforts for Melody and other pets. (Facebook)
• Montgomery's Mt. Zion AME Zion Church is being turned into a museum to recognize its role in the Civil Right Movement. Click here to learn more about the church's past and future. (Facebook)
• Did you know that animals at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum can paint? You can purchase the animal's artwork at the Zoo's Main Gift Shop. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— 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.