Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Montgomery.
🏘️ Community
Montgomery Fire & Rescue mourns retired Fire Chief Jim Sutherland, a respected leader who shaped local fire services.
His passing is deeply felt by colleagues and the community.
🎓 Education
The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra is launching new programs to help young musicians develop their skills through interactive lessons (with mentorship opportunities).
The initiative is set to enrich local arts and boost education in the community.
Pike Road Schools announced an expansion to the historic intermediate school campus to add 35 classrooms for 1,100 students.
The addition at the corner of Pike Road and Flinn Road will prompt moving sixth-grade students after Christmas break as new traffic plans are finalized.
WSFA 12 News hosts a Hometown Tour today at Reid State Community College, featuring live segments on Today in Alabama and newscasts at 4, 5, and 6 p.m.+ The tour lets local viewers explore campus highlights and academic life.
🏥 Health
An Alabama child received gene therapy for a rare genetic hearing loss after enrolling in the ALL Kids program and treatment was administered at Boston Children’s Hospital; the FDA approved the treatment in April and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals offers it free for eligible patients (insurance may cover related costs).
Jackson Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama signed a new agreement that raises the hospital's reimbursement rates, a move designed to support local healthcare funding.
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