🌱 13-Year-Old Makes Threats To Fonde Elementary + Gun Warning

Good morning, Mobile. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's do this...

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First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 89 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. A 13-year-old allegedly called Fonde Elementary School and made a threat. The child was taken to Strickland Youth Center after the school administration contacted the Mobile Police Department. The child has been charged with disorderly conduct. The child's identity and school affiliation have not been released. (WKRG News 5)
2. The Mobile Police Department is urging the community to lock guns in a safe location. According to the department, 163 guns have been stolen from vehicles so far this year. Do not leave guns in a vehicle - especially an unlocked vehicle. (NBC 15 WPMI)
3. A former Mobile Police Department officer attempted suicide by cop on Friday in the northbound lane of Highway 43 near John Johnston Road. Robert Harris reportedly struck a police vehicle and made suicidal statements following the incident. Harris has been transported to Washington County Jail and has been charged with Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Mischief, and Attempting to Elude. (UTV 44)

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Today in Mobile:

• Movies at Main: Clue (1985) At The Mobile Public Library (1:30 PM)
• Extravagant Reader's Book Club At The Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The History Museum of Mobile is hosting a fun workshop for kids about the process of Viking bread and butter making. The workshop will be today at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $10 per child. (History Museum)
• Auditions for the "Escape to Margaritaville" performance will be held on Monday and Tuesday at 11 S. Carlen St. Click for more information. (Twitter)
• The Mobile Chamber of Commerce is currently hiring an Account Executive. Click to apply. (Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.