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In today's newsletter:

  • What Jackson Hospital’s lawsuit could mean for healthcare access in Montgomery.
  • See the game-winning shot from JAG’s showdown with Park Crossing.
  • How expiring ACA credits could slow your next ER visit

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hospital sues BCBS of Alabama over reimbursement amid bankruptcy - Becker's Payer Issues (beckerspayer.com) — Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital, now in Chapter 11, is suing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama over reimbursement rates it says are too low, seeking more than $250 million and higher payments comparable to another Montgomery hospital. The outcome could shape the hospital’s future, after county leaders declined extra funding and a judge approved only short-term emergency financing.
   

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2. High School Boys Basketball matchup between Park Crossing and JAG (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — A packed high school boys basketball showdown between JAG and Park Crossing unfolded Tuesday night on the JAG campus in Montgomery, with JAG’s Messiah Boswell hitting the game-winner. Photo highlights capture big rebounds, clutch shots, and intense defense from both teams, giving local fans a courtside look at one of the city’s most competitive matchups.
   

3. Expiring healthcare tax credits raise concerns about hospital wait times (wsfa.com) — Enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits are set to expire Dec. 31, and Alabama hospital leaders in Montgomery warn this could push more uninsured patients into emergency rooms, lengthening wait times. With Congress gone until early January, local hospitals are bracing for added strain on staff and resources as more residents may drop coverage due to higher premiums.
   

4. Northeast State theater students earn regional nominations (timesnews.net) — A major regional college theater festival is coming to Montgomery Feb. 3–7, 2026, bringing award-nominated productions and workshops from across the Southeast. Northeast State Community College students are among those headed here, recognized for acting, design, and stage management work. The gathering should draw young artists, faculty, and visitors into the city’s theaters, hotels, and restaurants.
   

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    Monday December 29
  • JV/V WRESTLING @FINLEY CENTER HOOVER
    Finley Center Pike Road, AL 36064
  • BASKETBALL JVB,VG,VB@ENTERPRISE
    Enterprise Pike Road, AL 36064
    12:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 30
  • BASKETBALL VB @ENTERPRISE
    Enterprise Pike Road, AL 36064

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  • Has anyone seen an all black puppy dog?
    She got out of the yard last night on Yancey Ave and Upper Wetumpka Rd. She looks like a German Shepherd but completely black. Her name is Cardi B… (Nextdoor Capitol Heights)
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    I saw police cars, ambulances, fire trucks and a body covered by a sheet in the parking lot. (Nextdoor Forest Hills)
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