🌱 Shooter Arrested + Campaign Honoring Black History Month

Happy Wednesday, Montgomery! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Montgomery.

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First, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 64 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. The Montgomery Police Department has charged a man with shooting into a vehicle with people inside of it. According to the Department, Alze' Williams, 25, discharged a firearm into the occupied vehicle on Jan. 22 in the area of Lower Wetumpka Road and Pauline Street. Williams was apprehended by a U.S. Marshal's task force and was taken to a detention facility on $30,000 bail. (WSFA12 News)
2. In honor of Black History Month, Montgomery announced the launch of a new tourism campaign. The campaign will guide visitors throughout the city and showcase the history that leads to the civil rights movement. In conjunction with the campaign, sidewalk stickers with quotes from famous civil rights activists have been distributed throughout the city. (WSFA12 News)
3. The City of Montgomery announced a new contest meant to celebrate and honor the 109th anniversary of Rosa Park's birthday. Students are asked to create a birthday card for Parks featuring a message they would like to share with her if she were still with us. The contest is open to kindergarten through 12th grade students with digital entries allowed. (Alabama News Network)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Les Mills RPM At The Bell Road Branch YMCA (8:30 AM)
• Yoga with Desiree At The East Branch YMCA (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets feature Herc and Hercules, two pets who are looking for a new home. Click to see if they would be a good fit for your family. (Facebook)
• Montgomery Alabama Public Schools - Official Site kick off Black History Month. Click to see how they are celebrating. (Facebook)
• City of Montgomery, Alabama Government has announced the creation of 'The Journey Starts Here' tourism campaign with the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.