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Saturday, December 28th, 2024
Good morning, Montgomery. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery community to gather for a Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting event. WSFA 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after a shooting in Montgomery, with police investigating the incident. WSFA 12
- ➤ Calvin McDonald Jr. was arrested and charged with identity theft and theft of first degree property after being linked to a forged check incident. WAKA 8
- ➤ The remains of Timaya Williams, a 23-year-old from Montgomery who went missing in June, were identified in northwest Georgia, with initial findings suggesting suicide. AL.com
- ➤ A Montgomery woman pursues justice 25 years later upon discovering the arrest of the man who victimized her as a teen through an online encounter. 1819 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alabama home sales increased by 5.9% in November 2024, reversing previous months' declines, amid forecasts of sustained high mortgage rates. Alabama Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Councilman Oronde Mitchell highlighted the efforts of the city council to improve the 911 call center's response times by 2025, amid increasing complaints about delays and unanswered calls. 1819 News
- ➤ Alabama's parole system reforms led to a more than doubled parole rate in 2024, influenced by heightened scrutiny and reporting. AL.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Alabama, registered nurses were the most sought-after professionals in November's online job postings, highlighting the state's ongoing efforts to mitigate a national nursing shortage. Alabama Daily News
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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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Medal Madness Running Event at Blount Cultural Park, Montgomery, AL
Participants can choose from various race distances including 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, or Half Marathon, and will receive themed medals upon completion.
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