Auto Mechanic Shortage + Accordia Health + Animal Shelter

Good morning, Mobile! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in Mobile.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories today in Mobile:

1. The City of Mobile Animal Shelter director has resigned as Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced a restructuring of the City of Mobile Animal Shelter's leadership. The shelter will now be managed by Executive Director of Administrative Services, Joe Snowden, rather than the Mobile Police Department. Over the last two years, the shelter has faced several challenges including increased demand for animal control services and manpower shortages due to COVID-19.(NBC 15 WPMI)
2. A shortage for auto mechanics has prompted some Mobile-area employers to offer sign-on bonuses. Sources say they've been having a difficult time finding qualified individuals that are willing to come in and get started. The TechForce Foundation projected last year that the shortage of auto, diesel, and collision techs through 2024 will total 642,000. (FOX10 News)
3. A fire destroyed an Alabama church group's mobile kitchen during Hurricane Ida recovery efforts. (WKRG News 5)
4. Mobile County has won the ACCA Efficiency And Innovation Award For "Love Your Community." (Press Release Desk)
5. Accordia Health is now offering monoclonal antibody treatment for people diagnosed with Covid-19. (FOX10 News)

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Today in Mobile:

• Chip In For Autism 2 Man Scramble Golf Tournament - Cherokee County Country Club in Centre (8:00 AM)
• Roll'n Smoke - SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce (9:00 AM)
• Arts & Crafts Storytime - Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Interactive discussion: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Monster-verse Movie Month: KONG Skull Island - Mobile Public Library (2:00 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you soon. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. Have a great weekend!

— Samantha Friedlander