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🌱 Montgomery Man Sues For Police Brutality + MACH Blanket Drive

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Sammi Caramela, your host of the Montgomery Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 60 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories today in Montgomery:

  1. A Montgomery man has filed a lawsuit claiming excessive force and police brutality after he says he was wrongfully shot by a police officer. The lawsuit was filed in Montgomery County on behalf of 36-year-old Tidera Harris, naming the city of Montgomery and one unnamed officer as the defendants. The suit contends that Harris was stopped and handcuffed without cause, after which the officer "used deadly force, and immediately shot Tidera Harris a number of times, while handcuffed, causing serious injuries to Mr. Harris in his back, shoulder, stomach, and both hands." (AL.com)
  2. Throughout the month of November, the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) is inviting people across the River Region to be aware and be involved in ending homelessness. They will hold their annual Blanket Drive on Saturdays Nov. 6, 13, and 20 at locations across Montgomery to collect crucial winter items for residents experiencing homelessness. Blankets, hats, jackets, and other like-new winter wear will be accepted. (EIN Presswire)
  3. Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids this weekend? The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and The Montgomery Academy will be hosting STEAMfest today from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kids can enjoy a pop-up, interactive children's museum as well as exhibits from organizations across the River Region.

Today in Montgomery:

  • STEAMfest - Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)
  • East Family YMCA 5th Annual Wing Festival (11:30 AM)

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— Sammi Caramela

About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."

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