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🌱 Judge rules former Saraland skating rink manager incompetent for federal trial
Saraland, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Saraland! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Judge rules former Saraland skating rink manager incompetent for federal trial
- Georgia turns up heat on Saraland QB’s Oklahoma commitment
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 49 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 56.
- Saturday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mobile teen ruled ‘mentally incompetent' to stand trial in federal child pornography case (wkrg.com) — A former manager at a Saraland skating rink has been ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial on federal child pornography charges, according to a new court filing. The Mobile teen, first arrested by Saraland Police in 2018, will now undergo further mental health evaluation and treatment while his state case continues toward a grand jury. 
• SEC foe trying to flip Oklahoma QB commit (usatoday.com) — A standout quarterback from Saraland High School, Jamison Roberts, remains committed to Oklahoma even as Georgia’s coaches intensify efforts to flip his 2027 pledge. The Mobile-area passer is central to OU’s long-term plans, with the Sooners treating him as their must-sign quarterback in this class while other SEC powers circle.
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Saraland High School Graduation
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tuck Everlasting →
Chickasaw Civic Theatre, 801 Iroquois St, Mobile
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Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes →
Semmes Regional Library - Mobile Public Library, 9150 Moffett Rd, Semmes
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'TUCK EVERLASTING - THE MUSICAL' (MULTIPLE PERFORMANCES) →
Chickasaw Civic Theatre, 801 Iroquois St, Mobile
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Mobile AL,Non Invasive Body Sculpting Training| School of Glamology →
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Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids →
Semmes Regional Library - Mobile Public Library, 9150 Moffett Rd, Semmes
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Via Bingo Night - May 15th →
Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center, 1717 Dauphin St, Mobile
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Grand Reveal Party →
The Mansion at Murray House, 1257 Government St, Mobile
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Citronelle High School Graduation
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, 8200 W Lebaron Ave, Citronelle
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2 Days Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Training in Mobile, AL →
Regus Saint Joseph St, 62 St Joseph St 7th Floor, Mobile
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Taylor Park Garden Volunteer Day — Mobile Urban Growers →
Taylor Park Community Center, 1050 Baltimore St, Mobile
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Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for DC Materials Handler - Quality Assurance-1 in Saraland. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Prichard
- Former Prichard Water Works & Sewer Board manager taken into custody (wkrg.com)
- ‘We love you forever, my girl:' Family remembers victim in Prichard double homicide (wkrg.com)
Mobile
- Mobile residents invited to learn about proposed transit changes (fox10tv.com)
- EV showcases set for Millbrook and Mobile on Saturday (alreporter.com)
- Mobile arena project still on track despite rain delays; crews may add shifts (mynbc15.com)
Ok Saraland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: To show the opossum how its done! (Thank you Mary Lynn S. for sending it in!)
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