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In today's newsletter:
- Why LAMP suddenly disappeared from the U.S. News rankings
- What Montgomery hunters should know before using Alabama's new license system
- What Alabama's latest jobs numbers released in Montgomery mean for workers
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
- Wednesday: Drenching afternoon t-storms, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LAMP high school misses spot on U.S. News & World Report rankings list (wsfa.com) — Montgomery parents and students at LAMP High School are being told the school's absence from this year's U.S. News & World Report rankings stems from data handled at the state and national level, not from any sudden drop in performance. Superintendent Zickeyous Byrd says MPS is working with state officials to learn what happened and will share updates. 
• New system to buy Alabama hunting and fishing licenses becomes available Monday, August 24 (fox10tv.com) — Starting Monday, Aug. 24, Alabamians will buy hunting and fishing licenses through a new My Outdoor Alabama system, announced from Montgomery. The updated platform lets you create or claim an online profile, upload disability or military documents, and manage payment details. Officials say it should be easier to use, especially for people with disabilities.
• July jobs report: unemployment was up, labor force participation was down (aldailynews.com) — From Montgomery, state officials report Alabama's July unemployment rate ticked up to 3.4% while labor force participation slipped, even as construction and manufacturing wages tied record highs. The state added more than 6,000 jobs in July, led by leisure, hospitality, and health care. Leaders say growing sectors like nursing and manufacturing are key to better-paying opportunities for Alabamians.
📸 Around Montgomery
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montgomery
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★ Featured events ★
- Montgomery Biscuits vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos →
Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St, Montgomery
6:35 pm
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- GW Campus TROY Rep Visit
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
9:45 am - JV VB vs MA
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:00 pm - MS VB @ ACA
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:30 pm - GW Campus Q1 Progress Report 1
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064 - JV/V VB vs Prattville
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
4:30 pm - MS Football vs Greenville
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:00 pm - MS VB @ Wetumpka
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GW Campus Dee & J leave for Houston
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
2:00 pm - GW Campus PRS BOE Meeting
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:00 pm - MS/JV/V VB @ St. James
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:00 pm - PRS BOE Meeting
Pike Road City Pike Road, AL 36064
5:00 pm
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you want to be a Citizen Scientist go outside today, pick a 2' x 2' area of flowers, and count the pollinators :).
This is a great science project for kids! Send your results to the QR code on the photo form. Have fun!!! (Nextdoor Sturbridge) - I wanted to share!
Wright's Produce has lots of new goodies in today, including homegrown pole beans, okra, Silver Queen corn, golden pineapple, and more. They also… (Nextdoor Old Cloverdale)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Montgomery. Apply here.
- AMC Entertainment Holdings posted a job opening for Janitor in Montgomery. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montgomery here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pike Road
- Pike Road Schools Plans Major Expansion at PRIS (pikeroad.news)
- Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from August 20-21 (waka.com)
Wetumpka
- 18-year-old's body recovered from the waters of Corn Creek Park in Wetumpka (waka.com)
- 650 miles to the Gulf: America's longest paddle race launches from North Alabama (256today.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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