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Also check out Detria Austin Everson talk on "Serving Is a Superpower" on the Montgomery Patch calendar

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Greetings Montgomery! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where Montgomery will raise its brand-new city flag
  • How does Auburn University at Montgomery stack up against Alabama's best?
  • Montgomery's fire department celebrates a groundbreaking promotion for local history

Also on today's calendar: Detria Austin Everson talk on "Serving Is a Superpower" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Montgomery set to debut new city flag (wsfa.com) — Montgomery is about to raise a brand-new city flag, and residents are invited to the official installation ceremony Oct. 1 at City Hall on North Perry Street. The design, chosen through a public contest emphasizing unity and shared values, replaces the 1952 banner and marks a symbolic fresh chapter for the city.
   

2. Best colleges in Alabama (thecutoffnews.com) — Local students eyeing college will notice Auburn University at Montgomery ranked among Alabama's top 10 four-year schools, with a B grade and a high acceptance rate. The statewide list compares tuition, admissions, and outcomes across campuses, helping Montgomery families weigh AUM against other major options like Auburn, Alabama, and UAB.
   

3. Legacy firefighter makes history as the first black female officer in Montgomery (wsfa.com) — A Montgomery firefighter has become the department's first Black female lieutenant, marking a historic promotion in a field where no woman had advanced in more than two decades. Serving in her hometown, she hopes her achievement encourages local girls and women to pursue careers in fire service and other male-dominated professions.
   

4. Alabama settles multi-million dollar lawsuit against TikTok (waka.com) — Alabama officials in Montgomery have secured a first-of-its-kind, multi-million dollar settlement requiring TikTok to add strict protections for children, including time limits and stronger parental controls. The deal could bring up to $300 million to the state and follows other recent actions targeting social media and online platforms to better safeguard young users.
   

5. Alabama State pulls away late to defeat Mississippi Valley State 41-15 (wsfa.com) — Alabama State, playing in Montgomery, used early defensive takeaways and big second-half plays to pull away from Mississippi Valley State in a 41-15 win. Quarterback Aaron Frye accounted for multiple touchdowns, while DJ Hicks' 98-yard kickoff return and Jareese Howard's late scoring run helped the Hornets seal a convincing home victory.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Yesterday, I had the amazing opportunity to speak with students from Percy Julian, Carver, JAG, and BTW High Schools.
    What started as a discussion on Real Estate and Entrepreneurship quickly turned into a powerful conversation about support, believing in yourself,… (Nextdoor Dalraida Piney Wood)
  • Just wanted everybody, especially in the businesses here to be aware of a scam running by a profile that says their name is Angela Hudson.
    It's somebody overseas trying to get your bank information and saying that they need work done but they only want to send a check I've come across… (Nextdoor Eastdale)
  • Unifi Aviation, LLC posted a job opening for Airport Ramp Agent (United) - MGM in Montgomery. Apply here.
  • Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Montgomery. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montgomery here.

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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