🌱 Montgomery Schools Go Virtual + Bama Lanes Shooter Bail Raised

Good morning, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with the Saturday copy of the Montgomery Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 56 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. As COVID cases continue to rise in Alabama, all Montgomery Public Schools will be moving to remote learning through Friday, Jan. 21. Several area school districts across the River Region have made similar announcements. Earlier in the week, the Alabama Department of Public Health reported a fivefold increase of COVID-19 cases in public schools statewide. (WSFA 12 News)
2. The suspect in Sunday's Bama Lanes shooting was quickly back in court after initially making his $270,000 bond hours after his arrest. On Thursday, Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey petitioned the court to raise Tory Johnson's bond to $2 million. During the hearing, Montgomery Circuit Judge Tiffany B. McCord raised it to $860,000. (WSFA 12 News)
3. A new candidate has entered the race for a seat in the Alabama senate. Business owner and campaign trail newcomer Norman Horton is now seeking the District 31 Senate seat; he runs opposed by state representative Mike Jones Jr. and Coffee County Commissioner Josh Carnley.

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Today in Montgomery:

• Paint & Sip: Starry Night At Wine & Design (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Don't miss your chance to see Jim Gaffigan live at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre! Tickets are on sale now for his performance on Mar. 28. (Facebook)
• Several Montgomery Public Schools students will be highlighted during the eighth annual MLK Community Celebration at the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. The program will take place on Sunday, Jan. 16 and Monday, Jan. 17. (Facebook)
• Looking for some extra fun this Saturday? Visit the Montgomery City-County Public Library's Morgan Branch today for a morning of games and puzzles for the family — or just yourself! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. 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.