🌱 Assassination Threat Charges + Annexation Debate Continues

Hello again, neighbors. It's Thursday in Mobile and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Hope you all have a great day. Here goes.

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First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. Mobile's John Andrew Bazor Jr. has been charged with threatening to assassinate President Joe Biden. Bazor called the White House switchboard and made the threat on Jul. 10, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Bazor has exhibited signs of mental illness, according to the affidavit. His strange behavior has been verified by both his mother and aunt. (Fox 10 News)
2. The Mobile City Council continues to debate the issue of annexation. The annexation proposal fell short three years ago by just one vote. The proposed annexation would expand the City of Mobile, counteracting the city's population decline. It would make the city the fourth largest in the state of Alabama. (Fox 10 News)
3. Mobile Baykeeper has issued a Notice of Intent to Sue Alabama Power. The lawsuit is about the company's intent to permanently deposit 21 million tons of coal ash along the Mobile River. Mobile Baykeeper reports that the coal ash is polluting the Mobile River and Delta. (UTV 44)

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Today in Mobile:

• WIX: Website Building At The Ben May Main Library (1:00 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons At The Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Mobile celebrates National Hot Dog Day by recognizing the dogs at Mobile's oldest Restaurant. Click to learn more about the Dew Drop Inn. (Visit Mobile via Facebook)
• The School Supply Drive is collecting donations for well-deserved Mobile County families. Supplies can be dropped off at Kingdom Church Ministries on Bel Air Blvd between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Mobile County)
• Dauphin Island's Market in the Park is every Thursday in Green Park. The market is between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Participants will be able to purchase local crafts, produce, and more. (Mobile County)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.