🌱 Snow In Montgomery + Bama Lanes Bowling Shooter Out On Bail

Good morning, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with your brand-new issue of the Montgomery Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 53 Low: 38.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Montgomery today:

1. The man responsible for the shooting of seven people at Bama Lanes Bowling in Montgomery has been released on $860,000 bail. Tory Johnson was released Saturday despite the bail increase enacted by District Judge Tiffany McCord. (Montgomery Advertiser)
2. Many communities in Alabama found themselves covered in snow over the weekend as part of a winter storm hammering much of the United States this week. Submit your own photos of the snow and check out some other photos from community members in your area. (AL.com)
3. The Auburn Tigers men's basketball team came in a close second to number one in the nation, according to a list released by The Associated Press this week. The highest the eastern Alabama team has ever ranked is number two, where it currently sits. (WSFA)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Montgomery Job Fair Held Virtually (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Meet Champ! He is a German Shepherd mix waiting to be adopted. Those interested can find out more by contacting the Montgomery Humane Society. (Facebook)
• The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre at Renaissance Montgomery reports that the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band returns to the MPAC on Sunday, March 6th! You can get your tickets at the venue's website. (Facebook)
• COVID has been especially hard on Alabama schools, including Montgomery County's northern neighbors. According to Superintendent Tim Tidmore, Autauga Schools had more than 130 teachers and support staff with COVID-19 as of Monday. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.