🌱 Montgomery PD Arrests Teen For Murder + Montgomery Whitewater

Hey, Montgomery. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 86 Low: 66.
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 80 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. Montgomery police arrested 17-year-old Jakyeri McCovery in connection to the Apr. 3 homicide on Mulberry Street near Interstate 85. At around 2:00 p.m. on Monday, police found 22-year-old Amaree’ Jackson with a fatal gunshot wound; he was later pronounced dead by officials at the scene. McCovery, who was quickly identified as a suspect by police, is being held without bond in the Montgomery County Detention Center. (AL.com)
2. Montgomery Whitewater announced its grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Jul. 8! There will be live music, food, and 90-minute rafting sessions available for purchase through park officials. The city and county hope the new attraction will bring more tourists to the city. (WSFA 12)
3. Parents can register their kids for the City of Montgomery’s summer programming at a new event on Apr. 22. Along with summer registration, the Summer Registration Kickoff will feature free food, inflatables, face painting, arts and crafts, and more. The registration event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Oak Park, which is located at 1010 Forest Avenue in Montgomery. (WSFA 12)

Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Thursday, April 6

• Karaoke Thursdays At GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern (7:00 PM)

Friday, April 7

• Live Music - Wesley Hill At Taste Too (6:00 PM)
• First Fridays With Charisse At B.B. King's Blues Club (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Get your dog clean and do some good for Montgomery! Don't miss the Dirty Dog Spring Clean on Apr. 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Camp Bow Wow. A $10 bath for your dog will provide a spa day for a shelter pet in need. (Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets via Facebook)
• Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets is still running reduced adoption fees! Another 12 adopters will benefit from the kindness of an Angel Pet donor. Apply to adopt here. (Montgomery Humane Society Adoptable Pets via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Montgomery student Katelyn Glass! The BrewTech Magnet
  freshman was voted Region 4's First Place Winner in the Greatest Save Teen PSA 2023 Contest. Her PSA is now one of five in the Alabama state finals. (Montgomery Public Schools via Twitter)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update!

— 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!