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Hi Montgomery! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Filing unemployment soon? Here's the new ID step you must take
  • How Missouri turned Troy's fast Montgomery start into a 27-17 win

Also on today's calendar: Circle Z Farms Pumpkin Patch and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 93, low: 71.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alabama Unemployment Claims Get New ID Verification (wiregrassdailynews.com) — If you file a new unemployment claim from Montgomery or anywhere in Alabama after Sept. 30, you'll have to verify your identity through Login.gov within 10 days or risk delays or denial. State officials say the new system aims to cut fraud while offering options for online, post office, or in-person verification at Career Centers.
   

• Troy's early lead slips in 27-17 loss to No. 20 Missouri (wsfa.com) — A ranked Missouri team edged Troy 27-17 in a nonconference matchup played at Montgomery's Memorial Stadium, where Troy's early lead slipped away after costly turnovers. Local fans saw big plays from Goose Crowder and TK Keyes, but Missouri's special teams and defense controlled the second half. Troy now turns its attention to a road trip at Utah State.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I found three kittens in my storage and no mother for two days.
    I've never had a cat, but I just couldn't leave them outside. I don't know what to do with them. I will be taking them to the shelter tomorrow. Is… (Nextdoor Rolling Hills)
  • Earlier this week I saw two posts with a lot of participation.
    One was about favorite cars and one was about how ribs were cooked. It seems like cars, food and music tend to bring people together. I got to… (Nextdoor Capitol Heights)
  • Baptist Health posted a job opening for Neurosurgery - Medical Assistant in Montgomery. Apply here.
  • City of Montgomery Alabama posted a job opening for Welder in Montgomery. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montgomery here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pike Road

  • See 2026 Week 4 Alabama high school football scores from the Montgomery area (montgomeryadvertiser.com)
  • Marion Community Bank Celebrates Opening of New Pike Road Branch (pikeroad.news)

Millbrook

  • Twelfth Annual Elmore County Water Festival held at the Alabama Nature Center (elmoreautauganews.com)
  • Alabama Has 9 Off-The-Beaten-Path Amish Shops Packed With Homemade Goods Worth Finding (takingthekids.com)

Wetumpka

Ok Montgomery! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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