🌱 Seth Johnson Students Dress For Success + Homicide Arrest Made

Happy Thursday, people of Montgomery! Here's everything worth knowing in Montgomery today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 59 Low: 28.

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Here are the top 2 stories today in Montgomery:

1. Thanks to a partnership between Seth Johnson Elementary and the Montgomery S.T.E.P. Foundation, the school's students are all "tied up" with learning the keys to success. Fifth-grade students at Seth Johnson take part in a success-mentoring program, with weekly sessions on character development, career discovery, and various topics from positive community influences. One such session is "Dress for Success," depicted in the story. (Facebook)
2. Montgomery police have made an arrest in Montgomery's final homicide in 2021. 22-year-old Herve' Owens of Montgomery, who was previously suspected in the shooting death of 20-year-old Michael Woods on Dec. 22, was charged with murder on Tuesday. Woods' death was the 76th and final homicide investigation in 2021 for the city. The investigation is ongoing and no further information was released at the time of publication. (WSFA 12)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Learn How To Be A Home-Based Travel Agent - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A panel of federal judges heard arguments over Alabama's new congressional and legislative maps, including whether alternate plans would better represent Black voters. (Facebook)
• Watch the full recording of Tuesday's Montgomery City Council Meeting. (Facebook)
• Meet Chief, a four-year-old retriever mix in Montgomery that is hoping to find his forever home. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.