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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. One detail stalls plea deal for Mobile woman accused in dog abuse case (fox10tv.com) — A Mobile woman's plea deal in a high‑profile animal cruelty case stalled after she refused community service at the Mobile Police Department horse barn, citing a fear of horses. With prosecutors now vowing to seek the maximum sentence at a February trial, Mobile residents will see this case move from a proposed plea to a full courtroom showdown.
2. Five people in Mobile sentenced in connection with federal COVID fraud scheme (wkrg.com) — Mobile readers should know that several local residents have been sentenced in a federal case involving more than $1.5 million in fraudulent COVID-related tax credits and relief loans. Investigators say a Mobile tax business and associates used stolen or misled taxpayers' information to create fake self-employed businesses and obtain refunds and loans, with prison terms reaching 20 years.
3. $1.2 Million contract for MCSO services in Prichard sent to County Commission for final approval (fox10tv.com) — Mobile County residents should know that Prichard's $1.2 million contract for Mobile County Sheriff's Office services is now headed to county commissioners for final approval. The deal would fund more deputies, a domestic-violence investigator, and continued 911 and major-crime coverage while Prichard rebuilds and re-vets its own police department.
4. A New Jimmy Buffett Experience Just Opened for Fans—And It Includes More Than 130 Pieces From His Life (parade.com) — Mobile residents can now explore a permanent Jimmy Buffett exhibition at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf, featuring more than 130 artifacts and immersive concert elements. The waterfront exhibit highlights Buffett's local roots and maritime family history, and is open Wednesday through Sunday with admission covering both the experience and general museum entry.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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