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Good morning Montgomery! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Montgomery’s Safe Haven Baby Box just marked another life‑saving moment
  • See how Montgomery’s VA office is helping stock local food pantries
  • Could one of these three Montgomery pets be your new best friend?

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Hours old' baby surrendered at Montgomery Safe Haven Baby Box (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — A newborn baby boy was safely surrendered at Montgomery Fire Station 10’s Safe Haven Baby Box two weeks ago, according to Montgomery Fire/Rescue. Firefighters and police followed established protocols, the infant was evaluated at Baptist Medical Center South, and officials say this is the second safe surrender here since the box was installed in May.
   

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2. Veteran Affairs office partners with Heart of Alabama Food Bank (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — Pantry items were recently collected at the Veterans Affairs regional office in Montgomery to support the Heart of Alabama Food Bank, highlighting a local partnership to fight hunger. Photos show Montgomery VA Director Cory Hawthorne and food bank Director Jamie Brown standing with donated goods gathered on Dec. 18.
   

3. Pets of the Week: December 22 (waka.com) — Three adoptable pets at the Montgomery Humane Society are looking for local homes: bonded kitten brothers Eggnog and Jack Frost, and an affectionate Blue Heeler named Bluey. All are available now in Montgomery, and you can meet them by visiting the shelter or checking their website and asking for them by name.
   

4. Experts share tips for dealing with holiday shopping stress (wsfa.com) — A Montgomery psychologist is sharing practical ways to ease last-minute holiday shopping stress, especially for families worried about money. She urges residents to rethink gift expectations, focus on time together, and consider low-cost options like homemade presents, shared experiences, or volunteering. Simple conversations about simplifying the holidays can reduce both emotional and financial pressure.
   

5. Former colleagues remember sports reporter found dead in her home (pennlive.com) — Friends and former colleagues across Alabama are mourning sports reporter Christina Chambers after police say she died in an apparent murder-suicide involving her husband. Chambers once worked at WAKA in Montgomery before building a larger statewide profile, and many in local sports and media circles are remembering her kindness, energy, and impact on those she covered and worked with.
   

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    Monday December 29
  • JV/V WRESTLING @FINLEY CENTER HOOVER
    Finley Center Pike Road, AL 36064
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    Enterprise Pike Road, AL 36064
    12:00 pm
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