🌱 Vaughn Park Church Evacuated + Bates House Of Turkey Opens

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Montgomery Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 87 Low: 66.
• Wednesday: A stray a.m. t-storm; cloudy. High: 87 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Montgomery today:

1. On Sunday, Vaughn Park Church was evacuated during its morning service due to a suspicious package. According to officials, the package was received on Saturday and the Montgomery Police Department received a call about the package at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. After being evacuated, officials examined the package and determined that it was not harmful. Vaughn Park Church has yet to comment on the incident, and the contents of the package have not been revealed. (WSFA)
2. Police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred over the weekend on Hale Street. Sunday night, Montgomery Police received a report about the shooting around 8:40 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a teen with a fatal gunshot wound. According to police, the 16-year-old victim died. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers at 215-STOP, a secret witness at 625-4000, or MPD at 625-2831. (WSFA)
3. After 30 years, the Bates House of Turkey will return to Montgomery. As of Monday, May 8, Bates House of Turkey will be open in Westminster Shopping Center on Carter Hill Road. The business's first location was opened in Greenville in 1969 and its expansion to Montgomery marks its second official location. (Montgomery Advertiser)

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Tuesday, May 9

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Wednesday, May 10

• Trivia Night: Star Wars At Common Bond Brewers (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Armory Learning Arts Center is adding a new Oil & Acrylics class beginning this week. The instructor, Judith Hooks, grew up in Troy, Alabama, and graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery. Judy Hook's Oil & Acrylic meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting May 5 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The monthly fee is $50. (Armory Learning Arts Center via Facebook)
• The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs' Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Division is seeking your feedback to help enhance traffic safety efforts. Click the link or scan the QR code at the link to take a brief survey to help the Highway Traffic Safety Unit develop its 2024-27 Highway Safety Plan. (ADECA via Twitter)
• Hey Batter, Batter! You're invited to join the City of Montgomery Government at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery as they cheer on eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities competing for the Black College World Series title. Click here to reserve your tickets. (City of Montgomery Government via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good 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!