🌱 Southern Alabama Tornadoes + Pandemic Relief Funds Discussion

Hey, Montgomery! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in Montgomery.

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First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 52 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. As Alabama lawmakers are returning to Montgomery to begin the 2022 legislative session, upcoming elections and rising coronavirus cases will be major factors in upcoming sessions. One of the major decisions that legislators will have to make will be how to use the state's remaining pandemic relief funds. This topic is so important, that many are discussing with Governor Kay Ivey about having a separate session dedicated solely to the pandemic relief funds. (Alabama News Network)
2. Two tornadoes touched down in Southern Alabama on Sunday, just south of Montgomery. According to the National Weather Service, both tornadoes were rated as EF-O. The first touched down in Conecuh County, and the second tornado took place in Butler County. Both tornadoes produced minor damage, according to NWS. (WSFA)
3. After the fatal shooting Sunday at Bama Lanes, the Montgomery County district attorney has chosen to increase the bail for the suspect. On Monday, District Attorney Daryl Bailey asked the court in a motion to increase Tory Johnson's bail to $2 million. At the time of the shooting, he was illegally in possession of a firearm and fled the scene. (Alabama News Network)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Mayor's State of the City Town Hall Meeting At The Montgomery Multiplex Cramton Bowl (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Gatlin Brothers are coming to the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, Feb. 20. Tickets are now available for purchase. (Facebook)
• The Alabama Department of Public Health has recently updated guidance for students, which included the CDC's recommendation of shorter isolation periods for positive cases in K-12 schools. (Facebook)
• The Montgomery Humane Society currently has adorable pets looking for forever homes! Applications to foster or adopt one of these cuties are available at Montgomeryhumane.com (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! 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.