🌱 High-Speed Chase Ends In Montgomery + Sewell Secures Military Funds

Hello all. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Montgomery Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 72.
• Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 88 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. A high-speed pursuit that began in Autauga County ended in Montgomery when a 2021 GMC Yukon crashed into another vehicle on Perry Hill Road. The driver, identified as Theodric R. Collins, 35, was arrested and charged with felony eluding. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including ALEA and local sheriff's offices, were involved in the chase. (WSFA)
2. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell secures $21.8 million for Montgomery military installations. The funding includes $6.8 million for the 187th Fighter Wing Air National Guard unit and $15 million for a new gate at Maxwell Air Force Base. Sewell emphasizes the importance of providing resources to support service members and enhance security and traffic flow at the installations. (Alabama Daily News)
3. A shooting incident in Montgomery left a man with serious injuries early Friday morning. Police responded to a report of the incident on Plaza Drive at approximately 4:00 a.m. The victim, who sustained life-threatening injuries, was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for medical care. (WSFA)

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Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Saturday, July 8

• Soak Up The Sun At Harley-Davidson Of Montgomery (11:00 AM)
• The Soul Rebels At Montgomery Whitewater (4:00 PM)

Sunday, July 9

• Fairview Farmers Market At State Farmers Market (8:00 AM)
• "Musical Fusion Showcase: Exploring Boundaries Of Sound" At Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• It's a great time to ADOPT! The Montgomery Humane Society is offering $50 adoption fees for puppies and medium/large dogs. Check out some of the cuties available at the link! (Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets via Facebook)
• Montgomery Whitewater officially opened for the season yesterday. Check out the link for things you should know before you go! (WSFA)
• The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission plans to award licenses beginning Aug. 10 after past errors where companies were denied. (CBS 42)

That's it for today. I'll catch up with you soon with a new 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.