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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 12

Montgomery Catholic wins 17th straight; veterans center tops 1,500 served

Plus, a McGehee Road grocery store has its permit suspended and the county weighs four administrator finalists.

The Daily Montgomery team2 stories14 sources4 min read

VeteransTop story

Montgomery's veterans center has helped more than 1,500 veterans and family members since February

The center has served more than 1,500 in under 10 months

1,500+
veterans and family members served
10 months
or less since the center opened

Sources: WSFA, Yellowhammer News

If you're a veteran facing housing or money trouble, there's a front door downtown. The has served more than 1,500 veterans and family members in less than 10 months, and staff connect them with benefits and other services.

  • Where: 100 Dexter Ave., downtown Montgomery
  • Opened: February
  • Online: a digital hub reaches veterans statewide
  • Help includes education and job training

Brandon Miller, director of outreach for the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, said financial assistance and stable housing are among the biggest issues facing veterans in the River Region and across the state.

200 to 300Alabama veterans experiencing homelessness on any given night

That's according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Source: WSFA

On Tuesday, the Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a Veterans Day ceremony with remarks from members of the center.

High School Sports

Montgomery Catholic wins its 17th straight and moves on to the flag football semifinals

Montgomery Catholic won its 17th straight Tuesday, beating Mobile Christian in the second round of the AHSAA playoffs. Mobile Christian dropped into coverage and kept spies on senior quarterback Hayden Fitts, who likes to scramble or draw the defense in before throwing to a teammate. Maggie McNeely and Avery Sadler scored touchdowns on Catholic's campus.

17straight wins for Montgomery Catholic flag football

The win sends Catholic to the semifinals.

Source: Montgomery Independent

The River Region had 12 teams in Round 2 across the four AHSAA classes, and 10 of them advanced to the quarterfinals or semifinals.

10 of 12 River Region flag football teams advanced in Round 2

10 of 12

  • advanced to the next round
  • 2 did not advance

Source: Montgomery Advertiser

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advanced to the next round1083%
did not advance217%
  • Catholic: considered a favorite for the private school title
  • Class 1-4A: a Montgomery-area team will reach the state final
  • Class 5A and 6A: multiple River Region teams are in the quarterfinals

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News Notes

County Commission

The Montgomery County Commission will consider four finalists for county administrator at its Tue., Nov. 17 meeting. The finalists' backgrounds span local and federal government, financial management, military leadership and legal affairs. Montgomery Independent

Renfroe's Market

State Health Officer Scott Harris issued an emergency order on Nov. 9 suspending the food establishment permit for Renfroe's Market at 2905 McGehee Road. Owner Rob Renfroe told WSFA inspectors found rat droppings in a few areas. AL.com

Alabama State

True freshman Aaron Frye wasn't even supposed to play this season, but he has taken over at quarterback while Andrew Body recovered from a wrist injury. Body was cleared Wednesday, though that doesn't necessarily mean he'll start when Alabama State hosts Jackson State Sat., Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at The Nest at ASU Stadium. Montgomery Advertiserbamastatesports.com

Nutcracker

Montgomery Ballet is celebrating its first full Nutcracker season from its new home at 104 Coliseum Blvd. Almost 2,000 students are expected in its program, said to be a record after approximately 1,600 last year. Black Belt News Network

Screen time

Early results of a survey show Alabama parents, teachers and school leaders agree technology has a place in classrooms but want more time with books and less with screens. The held its final in-person meeting Tuesday in Montgomery and hopes to present its report to Gov. Kay Ivey Dec. 1. Alabama Daily News

Teachers and parents made up most of the screen time survey

Source: Alabama Daily News

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Teachers3,175
Parents3,094
School leaders396
Tech directors, staff74

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The Wrap

A new chapter opens Saturday, Nov. 14, when the First Peoples of Alabama Grand Opening and Art Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's a grand opening and an art festival rolled into one daytime outing. Bring a friend and a good eye.

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  3. Mon., Nov. 9Gov. Ivey spotlights an Alabama CHOOSE Act family; Prattville hosts in round two
  4. Sun., Nov. 8Round 2 of the AHSAA football playoffs is Fri., Nov. 13
  5. Sat., Nov. 7Prattville hosts Spain Park, and UMS-Wright gets St. Paul's again in Round 2
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Daily Montgomeryto me · Thurs., Nov. 126:00 a.m.

Montgomery Catholic wins 17th straight; veterans center tops 1,500 served

Plus, a McGehee Road grocery store has its permit suspended and the county weighs four administrator finalists.

The TLDR

  1. Veterans center has served more than 1,500 since February
  2. Montgomery Catholic wins 17th straight, reaches flag semifinals
  3. State suspends Renfroe's Market permit on McGehee Road
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