🌱 District Sued By Construction Company + Man Injured In Shooting

Hello all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Montgomery Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 97 Low: 71.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 99 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. The Montgomery County Community Cooperative District is currently facing two multi-million dollar lawsuits over their soon-to-open whitewater park. These lawsuits come after the organization allegedly did not pay for the construction work and one of the companies is seeking $4.2 million, according to court documents. Apparently, the district neglected to pay their construction company, MDG, over $3 million and a hearing for the case is scheduled for late August. (AL.com)
2. While keeping his focus on public safety, Christopher Turner has announced he will be campaigning for a District 7 city council seat in Montgomery. The 55-year-old currently serves as the assistant chief clerk at the probate court for Montgomery County and says he wants to ensure public service is top of mind while on the council. He said he wants to lobby for cameras to be installed on power poles across the city so that the police department or other law enforcement entities would receive live updates on any crime-related issues. (Montgomery Adviser)
3. Earlier this week, Montgomery's Police Department responded to a shooting that left one man injured on Carmichael Road. According to reports, police arrived on the scene after 11:20 a.m. and the individual who had been shot was immediately taken to the hospital to treat non-life-threatening injuries. Currently, police are still investigating the motive behind the incident and no further details have been released yet. (WAKA)

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Today in Montgomery:

Wednesday, June 28

• First Call Coffee Networking Event At Vintage Coffee (8:00 AM)

Thursday, June 29

• Young Adult Game Night At Gospel Tabernacle Fellowship Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a fun way to beat the Alabama heat this summer? Montgomery County has a variety of community pools, splash pads, and more open all summer long for both kids and adults to enjoy. (Montgomery Advisor)
• After a three-day period of dangerous heat, Montgomery County doesn't look to be cooling down any time soon. Through the weekend, residents can expect to see temperatures living in the mid to upper 90s with humidity making it feel more like 100+ degrees during the day. (WAKA)
• Montgomery's Riverfront Park will be hosting a free Independence Day Celebration featuring Yung Vokalz and The Park Band. Attendees can enjoy a variety of art and craft vendors, children's activities, food trucks, and a firework show that overlooks the Alabama River. (City of Montgomery, Alabama Government via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with 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.