🌱 New Police Chief + Overturned 18-Wheeler Causes Delays

Happy Tuesday, people of Montgomery! Here's everything worth knowing today in Montgomery.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy; breezy in the p.m.. High: 74 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a Sunday morning shooting. According to Police Cpl. McGriff, officers responded to the 2100 block of East South Boulevard to find a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital and no additional information has been released yet. (WSFA12 News)
2. The City of Montgomery introduced a new police chief on Monday. Mayor Steven Reed introduced Darryl Albert during a news conference. Albert has over 30 years of law enforcement experience and has most recently served with the New Orleans Police Department. Albert's appointment comes after an extensive national search that resulted in almost 100 top-tier candidates. (Alabama News Network)
3. Montgomery travelers experienced delays on Highway 231 that were caused by an overturned 18-wheeler. According to the Montgomery Sheriff's Office, the vehicle overturned in the median near Chapel Gray Loop in South Montgomery County. There has been no information released about injuries. (WSFA12 News)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Council Session At County of Montgomery (9:00 AM)
• BARRE At Bell Road Branch YMCA (10:30 AM)
• Spring Break At Montgomery Public Schools (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Santana is a 2-year-old puppy who is staying with the Montgomery Humane Society while searching for her forever home. Santana is kid-friendly. (Facebook)
• You do not want to miss Bob Dylan at The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Click to get your tickets. (Facebook)
• Are you in the early stages of planning a spring or summer vacation? The Montgomery Advertiser has a guide on avoiding the vacation crowds. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you all tomorrow 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.