🌱 Burger King Shooter Arrested + MCHD Closed For Mardi Gras

Good day, people of Mobile! Sean Peek here with the latest edition of the Mobile Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. A suspect has been arrested in relation to a shooting that occurred at a Mobile Burger King on Wednesday night. Derrick Drinkard was arrested for a shooting that happened at a Burger King at Government Boulevard and charged with second-degree assault, discharging a gun into an occupied building, and carrying a pistol without a permit. Drinkard initially left the scene before calling the authorities. (WKRG News 5)
2. The Mobile County Health Department has released its schedule for the upcoming Mardi Gras festivities. Today, Feb. 26, Family Health's Saturday Clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to noon and no COVID-19 vaccinations will be available. On Monday, Feb. 28, and Tuesday, Mar. 1, the MCHD and Family Health along with the primary care division will be closed. They will reopen on Wednesday the 2nd at their normal hours. (WKRG News 5)
3. Mobile County has acquired a pier and golf course and has three major projects underway. The County Commission acquired Cedar Point Pier and plans to operate it. They're also looking to update Bayfront Park and Linksman Golf Course for development projects. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• African American Genealogy Workshop with Mary Jones-Fitts At Mobile Public Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Happy Mardi Gras! Mobile County Schools are closed from Monday, Feb. 28, through Wednesday, Mar. 2, and will reopen on Thursday, March 3. Enjoy your break! (Facebook)
• The University Of Mobile Golf Classic has been set for April 8th. (Press Release Desk)
• Mobile Fire & Rescue encourages the community to make preparations for their homes and their families. Take advantage of the sales tax holiday to ensure your home is well-equipped for severe weather. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you Monday morning for your next 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.