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🌱 Lee High School Stabbing + Superintendent's Salary Determined

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

  1. Knox Pest Control is opening a new office in Montgomery. The company is based out of Columbus, Georgia. The new 20,000 square-foot facility will allow the rapidly expanding company room to grow. The company services customers in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Mississippi. (mypmp.net)
  2. A student at Lee High School was stabbed on Tuesday morning. The Montgomery Police Department responded to the incident. The female student was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. The high school was placed on a soft lockdown following the stabbing. (WSFA12 News)
  3. The Montgomery County Board of Education has determined the salary for its newly hired superintendent. Melvin J. Brown will receive $255,000 annually in a three-year contract. Superintendent Ann Roy Moore will retire from her post on Jun. 30. (WSFA12 News)

Today in Montgomery:

  • PHED/E&C At The County of Montgomery (10:30 AM)
  • Wine Down Wednesday At The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Montgomery Humane Society showcases Chanel. She is a loveable dog who enjoys playing outside. Click to learn how to adopt Chanel. (Facebook)
  • The City of Montgomery recognizes the three Montgomery schools that made it into the U.S. News Top 25 Best High School rankings. Click to learn more about the three schools. (Instagram)
  • The Montgomery Area Council On Aging staff operates Meals on Wheels. Click to learn more about the program. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with 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.

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