🌱 Missing Person + Zoo Weekend + NY Man Bikes Montgomery

Good morning, Montgomery! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine. High: 63 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's help in finding a local missing man. 25-year-old Cardel Thomas Hooten was last seen last Friday, Mar. 18 in the Peake Road area of Montgomery. According to investigators, Hooten may have a condition that impairs his judgment. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at (334) 832-4980 or call 911. (Alabama News)
2. Zoo Weekend, the Montgomery Zoo's annual spring fundraiser, kicks off today (Mar. 26) and ends tomorrow (Mar. 27). Attendees can enjoy live music and entertainment, animal programs and presentations, rides, games, prizes, and concessions. No admission discounts will be given during Zoo Weekend, as the event is designed to raise funds for the zoo. Please visit the link for further details on the weekend's festivities. (Lowndes Signal)
3. A New York man biking across the nation's capitals shared his experiences exploring Montgomery. Syracuse resident Bob Barnes arrived in the city on Mar. 10 and traveled to several historical markers, statues, and prominent buildings. "You can feel the history in Montgomery. It's really an experience," Barnes told Fox News. (Fox News)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Aqua ZUMBA - Bell Road Branch YMCA (8:30 AM)
• Les Mills SPRINT - Bell Road Branch YMCA (8:30 AM)
• MUSCLE MIX - Bell Road Branch YMCA (8:30 AM)
• Yoga - Bell Road Branch YMCA (9:45 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Who says you need to travel to go rafting? Montgomery's $50 million Whitewater Project will soon bring outdoor adventure to Alabama's Capital City. (Twitter)
• Though Alabama State still has positions to fill as it nears the end of its opening week of spring practice, first-year head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. says he's loving what he's seeing so far. (WSFA 12)
• The Montgomery Blue Bikes bikeshare program is live and ready, thanks to a partnership between the City of Montgomery, BCBS of Alabama, Tandem Mobility, River Region Trails, and The Caring Foundation. 30 bikes are available across 11 stations, with two more stations to be added soon. (Twitter)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.