🌱 Missing Montgomery Man Found + Woman Sets 2 Fires Over Weekend

Good morning, Montgomery! I'm Danielle Fallon, and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 51 Low: 38.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Montgomery today:

1. A man reported missing from Montgomery on Sunday was found safe in Hoover Monday morning. John Smith and his wife Marolyn, both of whom suffer from dementia, were reported missing that day; Marolyn was found quickly and in good health. John was found the next day when he walked into a Hoover credit union; he had reportedly been driving around since his disappearance. (AL.com)
2. A woman is facing multiple charges following two fires set in Montgomery over the long weekend. Shanice Griffin is charged with second-degree arson in connection to a Friday morning structure fire on Chapman Street, as well as first-degree criminal mischief over a Saturday afternoon vehicle fire on East South Boulevard. Reportedly, Griffin admitted to setting both fires and was subsequently arrested. (WSFA 12)
3. Montgomery police confirmed yet another non-lethal shooting Sunday, marking the latest of several shootings over the weekend. The Sunday shooting happened around 6 p.m. at the Bristol Downs apartment complex, where officers found a woman shot with non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not release any other information on this case, nor have any arrests been announced in any of the other weekend shootings at this time. (WSFA 12)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Sensory-Sensitive Hour - Montgomery Museum Of Fine Arts (8:15 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Rock band Kansas will be making a stop at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre this Saturday night. (Facebook)
• To prevent the spread of COVID-19 after the holidays and new year, the Montgomery Visitor Center will be closed through Thursday. (Instagram)
• One of the biggest meteor showers of the year is expected to peak over the next few days. Here's where and how to see it. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.