🌱 New State Prison Contract + Community Block Party & Election Fair

Good morning, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with the latest edition of the Montgomery Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Some sun with a stray shower. High: 78 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. Alabama officials in Montgomery have signed a contract to build a new state prison but have been quiet on the details surrounding the $1.3 billion construction project. The state signed a contract with Caddell Construction Co. that went into effect on Apr. 15. The new prison will be a specialized men's facility located in Elmore County. (NBC 15 News)
2. The Montgomery community has been invited to attend the Community Block Party & Election Fair on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at 1413 Oak Street. The get-out-the-vote event will feature food, entertainment, and prizes for those in attendance. The event is being sponsored by a number of organizations such as Black Voters Matter and ACLU Alabama. (Elmore Autauga News)
3. The Montgomery Police Department has charged Chastity Williams, 45, with stabbing a Montgomery man to death on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in the 1800 block of Texas Court near Fairground Road. Ahmad Mclean, 47, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. (Alabama News Network)

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Today in Montgomery:

• PS/PHED At The County of Montgomery (9:30 AM)
• E&C At The County of Montgomery (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Chief Albert and the Montgomery Police Department Command Staff showed their appreciation to the administrative staff yesterday. Click to watch the video. (Facebook)
• The first-ever sponsor of the Black College World Series in Montgomery will be Tyson Foods. Click here for more info. (Twitter)
• Crime in Montgomery is down 17 percent compared to last year, according to the Montgomery Police Department. (Twitter)

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

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with 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.