🌱 Montgomery Local Fatally Shot + Montgomery Whitewater Phase Two

Hey, everybody. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Montgomery Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 69.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. Donald Bell, 28, of Montgomery was fatally shot on Saturday night, Jun. 3, in the 700 block of University Drive North. Montgomery police are not releasing any other information at this time and the investigation is ongoing. Call Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP, Montgomery police at (334) 625-2831, or the Secret Witness tip line at (334) 625-4000 with any relevant information about the incident. (AL.com)
2. Montgomery Whitewater's phase one will have a grand opening from Jul. 7-9. Phase one consists of two artificial river channels for rafting and kayaking in Montgomery. But Dave Hepp, CEO of Montgomery Whitewater, is already looking toward phase two, which will link the whitewater area to the Alabama River. The second phase of the project is waiting for the Army Corps to transfer the acreage to the city, which Hepp said might happen this winter. Phase two will build hiking and mountain bike trails, a rope course, zip lines, along with paddle boarding and river kayaking on the riverfront. (Montgomery Advertiser)
3. The Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s annual meeting is currently taking place in Montgomery. The five-day meeting began on Saturday, Jun. 3, and throughout the week many leaders including Sen. Katie Britt, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, and Gov. Kay Ivey will speak. Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate, this year's president, said he hopes the meeting will help Southern states work together to benefit agriculture. (WSFA)

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Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Tuesday, June 6

• Thrifty Tuesdays: Discounted Admission At Montgomery Zoo And Mann Wildlife Museum (12:00 PM)

Wednesday, June 7

• Trivia Night: All Things Trivia At Common Bond Brewers (6:30 PM)
• The Adam Ezra Group At Capri Theatre (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Many believe Shelley's Donuts in Montgomery are the best donuts in Alabama! Made from scratch every morning, the doughnuts are said to be bigger and softer than most other doughnuts. Shelley's Donuts is located at 65 Federal Drive in Montgomery. (Only In Your State)
• Watch the recorded prayer vigil for the five Montgomery Fire/Rescue firefighters injured in the May 14 Gilmer Avenue fire. The vigil was recorded live at Montgomery City Hall on Jun. 5. Click the link to see the video. (City of Montgomery, Alabama Government via Facebook)
• Deon, a 2-year-old male striped cat, was dropped off in a travel carrier at Montgomery Humane Society (MHS) before the facility opened. See Deon and other adoptable pets who need a loving home at MHS in person or at the MHS website. (Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!