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Good day Montgomery! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Montgomery arts groups just landed major new state funding?
  • What DeMaio's surprise legal win could mean for Dannelly Field
  • Which Montgomery-area teams are surging after Week 4's big wins?

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Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arts organizations in Black Belt receive grants from ASCA (blackbeltnewsnetwork.com) — Several Montgomery arts groups, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Dance Theatre, and multiple education-focused nonprofits, have received significant state grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. These awards will support local performances, after-school programs, and community arts initiatives, expanding creative opportunities and cultural events available to Montgomery residents in the coming months.
   

2. Alabama Air Guard Commander Scores Crushing Appeal Win After Firing (rvmnews.com) — Montgomery's 187th Fighter Wing could soon see its former commander return after a federal panel ordered Alabama to reinstate Col. Doug DeMaio with back pay, ruling the state never justified his 2022 firing at Dannelly Field. The decision comes as the unit completes its transition to F-35s and follows DeMaio's work with local officials on runway improvements.
   

3. What we learned from Week 4 of AHSAA football in the Montgomery area (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — Montgomery-area high school football teams are shaking up their region races after Week 4, with Prattville, Montgomery Catholic, and Carver all gaining momentum heading into key upcoming matchups. Local fans can see how these performances position area programs for tougher games ahead, including Carver's test at Cramton Bowl and Montgomery Catholic's pivotal road trip in Week 5.
   

4. Alabama Department of Workforce Launches Login.gov Identity Verification for Unemployment Claims - Alabama Department of Labor (alabama.gov) — Starting September 30, Montgomery residents filing new Alabama unemployment claims must verify their identity through Login.gov within 10 days of applying. You'll begin in the state's Unemployment Claimant Portal, then complete online verification or, if that fails, bring ID documents to an Alabama Career Center so your benefits aren't delayed or denied.
   

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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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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