Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Transportation suspends temporary lane closures during the holiday season to improve safety for travelers and workers, and encourages safe driving practices. Elmore Autauga News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An unmarked Montgomery police car collided with an 18-wheeler, resulting in minor injuries for the officer and no injuries for the truck driver, with the incident under investigation. WSFA 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Montgomery Youth Detention Facility officer was arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old inmate. AL.com
- ➤ A man was found dead from a gunshot wound in Montgomery after police responded to a shooting incident early Thursday morning. WSFA 12
- ➤ A suspect, Jerry Wright, Jr., was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery following a morning incident at a Montgomery business, with no injuries reported. WSFA 12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Montgomery firm billed Alabama occupational boards nearly $600,000 for duplicate services since 2020, described as 'double dipping' by the state's Department of Examiners. Alabama Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal appeals court in Atlanta is reviewing whether Alabama can enforce a law against begging, with debates focusing on its alignment with free speech protections under the First Amendment. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Veterans Mental Health Steering Committee is honing in on prevention and recovery to tackle the state's veteran opioid misuse, which is significantly higher than the national average. Alabama Daily News
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A Christmas Carol at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
A Christmas Carol is a theatrical performance taking place at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, offering an engaging holiday experience for attendees.
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Holiday Running Event: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K & Half Marathon at Blount Cultural Park
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New Year's Eve Dinner and Countdown Celebration
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a multi-course dinner, live music, and a midnight champagne toast at Taste in Montgomery.
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