🌱 Montgomery PD Indentifies 28th Homicide Victim + Grocery Tax

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

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 72 Low: 60.
• Friday: A morning shower. High: 76 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Montgomery:

1. Montgomery police have identified the city's 28th homicide victim in 2023 as 45-year-old Michael Jordan, who was fatally shot on Friday, Apr. 7. Police are still investigating the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting and ask anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP, the secret witness line at 334-625-4000, or the MPD at 334-625-2831. (WSFA)
2. Alabama lawmakers in Montgomery are considering removing the state’s four percent sales tax on food due to rising grocery prices. On Apr. 11, Robyn Hyden, the executive director of Alabama Arise, said, "Our families are hurting. We can’t afford to pay four percent on top of already expensive food." Alabama is one of only three states that still tax groceries at the full state sales tax rate. (Cullman Times)
3. Montgomery chicken finger fans are celebrating today because Guthrie’s, a restaurant known for its chicken fingers, has opened its newest restaurant in East Montgomery at 8871 EastChase Parkway. Joe Kelly Guthrie, CEO of Guthrie’s Franchising, Inc., said, "We are so excited to finally be back in Montgomery. We chose to open our newest restaurant here because of the strength of this community and the residents and visitors that make up our incredible capital city." (Restaurant News)

Today and tomorrow in Montgomery:

Thursday, April 13

• Million Dollar Quartet At Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park's Carolyn Blount Theatre (7:00 PM)

Friday, April 14

• Sabadas Live At City Of Montgomery Seafood & Art Festival At Union Station Train Shed (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts for the "Flimp Festival" on Saturday, Apr. 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! The free event will include outdoor events, an interactive garden, art activities, and family-friendly activities. (City of Montgomery, Alabama Government via Facebook)
• The Montgomery Public School ACCESS/Virtual Program is now accepting applications. The program provides motivated, independent students with an alternative to the classroom. Visit the district website and look for "ACCESS/Virtual Program" under Quick Links for more information. (Montgomery Alabama Public Schools - Official Site via Facebook)
• The Montgomery Police Department would like to congratulate Officer J. J. Ruiz on receiving Officer of the Month for his exemplary service to the community. (Montgomery Police Department via Twitter)

That's it for today! See you soon for 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!