🌱 Thousands Of New Jobs From Port + Missing Montgomery Man

Hey, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with the Tuesday copy of theMontgomery Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 63 Low: 48.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Montgomery today:

1. CrimeStoppers has offered a $5,000 reward to help find a missing Montgomery man. 18-year-old LaDarrien Wheat has been missing for a week and was last seen on McGehee Road. Search parties have been canvassing Montgomery and investigators are asking the community to keep an eye out for abandoned Crown Victoria cars. (WSFA.com)
2. The Alabama State Port Authority's new container facility in Montgomery is expected to create thousands of jobs and generate millions in revenue. The new port will manage imports and exports while creating over 2,600 estimated new jobs with $340 million in business revenue for the area. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the port will transform the city's economy. The project is estimated to take two years to finish. (Montgomery Advertiser)
3. An Alabama Sherriff's deputy is currently recovering after getting shot during a standoff in Montgomery. 59-year-old Jeffrey Cofer is in custody and faces an attempted murder charge for shooting the deputy. The deputy is being treated at a hospital in Montgomery. (CBS42)

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Today in Montgomery:

• Council Session At The County of Montgomery (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Montgomery reported a multi-million dollar project bringing thousands of jobs into the area. Click to learn more. (Facebook)
• Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets shared puppy Pixie who is looking for a new home. Click to see if Pixie would be a good fit with your family. (Facebook)
• Montgomery Alabama Public Schools - Official Site announced that students can receive scholarships to attend Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama. Click to see how to apply. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.