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In today's newsletter:

  • What Jackson Hospital's bankruptcy exit means for Montgomery patients and taxpayers.
  • Meet the two Montgomery shelter pets hoping for homes this week

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SSG Advises Jackson Hospital & Clinic in Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (abladvisor.com) — Jackson Hospital, a major healthcare provider in Montgomery, has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 with new ownership, a $75 million exit facility, and about $80 million in public funding from Alabama, Montgomery County and the City of Montgomery. The recapitalization is designed to stabilize finances so the 344-bed hospital can keep delivering essential services to residents across the River Region.
   

• Pets of the Week: September 28 (waka.com) — Two adoptable pets at the Montgomery Humane Society, Caramel the affectionate young cat and Ella the playful, cuddly terrier mix, are looking for new families in Montgomery right now. Residents can visit the shelter, mention their names at the front desk, or check the website to start the process of adopting or fostering one of these animals.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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