🌱 $40 Adoptions + 4th Of July Celebrations + Expanded Recycling

Hello, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 86 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The Mobile County Animal Shelter has reduced its adoption fees. Pets can now be adopted for only $40 - until sponsorships remain. Each adoption comes with a spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and a microchip. The shelter is overwhelmed with animals during the summer months and this promotion will hopefully alleviate the capacity. (WKRG News 5)
2. The City of Mobile will be hosting 4th of July Celebrations at both Mardi Gras Park and Cooper Riverside Park. The Kids Zone will be at Mardi Gras Park. There will be a DJ and live bands performing at Cooper Riverside Park. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. (Fox 10 News)
3. The City of Mobile will be opening a third recycling drop-off center. The expansion is possible through a $340,000 grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The city will reportedly be examining additional recycling services for the future. (NBC 15 WPMI)

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Today in Mobile:

• Good Listener Storytime At Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Knit & Crochet At West Regional Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mobile County has a bunch of exciting events celebrating Independence Day. Click to view the county's event calendar. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• The Mobile Public Library wants to help you learn a skill. Click the link to request help from a librarian. There are multiple ways to learn. (Mobile Public Library)
• The Free Little Art Gallery's Little Grand Opening will be on Aug. 12 at the Condé-Charlotte Museum. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Mobile)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.