🌱 Home Weatherization Grants + Montgomery Boys Build Birdhouses

Hello again, Montgomery! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Montgomery Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Montgomery Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Montgomery long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 71 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Montgomery:

1. The Mongomery County Commission has been awarded a grant of nearly $179,000 to assist Montgomery County residents in weathering their homes. People with disabilities, low-income households with children, and the elderly will receive priority. The funding comes from a larger $2.9 million grant, distributed by Governor Kay Ivey to 13 community agencies across Alabama. (WTVY News 4)
2. While many local schools were out on spring break, the youth at Fortitude Leadership Academy in Montgomery built homes for endangered birds. Led by Roosevelt Robinson, an Urban Regional Extension Agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the program is part of an effort to offer educational outreach to underserved populations in Alabama. Robinson, who guided the children in the building and placing of the birdhouses, hopes the event will spark interest in both STEM careers and the great outdoors. (U.S. News)
3. A domestic-related incident on Friday afternoon has left one person dead and another critically injured, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey. Montgomery police found one man dead on the scene, with a second taken to a local hospital in a life-threatening condition. The incident reportedly involved an off-duty Montgomery County sheriff's deputy, though authorities did not specify that individual's role. (WSFA 12)

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Today in Montgomery:

• PHED - County of Montgomery (9:30 AM)
• T&E - County of Montgomery (1:30 PM)
• Meaningful Monday, Estate Planning Webinar Series - Virtual Event (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A pedestrian was killed by a vehicle on Interstate 85 southbound around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, according to Montgomery police. The incident remains under investigation. (WSFA 12 News)
• The City of Montgomery will be spraying 14 districts as part of its Mosquito Control Program on a weekly/biweekly basis between Apr. 5 and Oct. 31. Further details on the program, as well as a full schedule, can be found at the link. (Facebook)
• The Montgomery Humane Society had a great day at Vintage Cafe! Cardi, Tito, Bunny Belle, Liz & Olive all found their "furever" homes this weekend. (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.