🌱 Community College President + Richard Robertson's Historical Marker

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.I'll get right to it.

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First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 90 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The Mobile City Council wants answers regarding the firing of Bishop State Community College President. Dr. Lawrence Brandyburg was fired from his position in June. State legislators reportedly want an investigation into why five different individuals have led the two-year college since 2015. (NBC 15 WPMI)
2. There is controversy surrounding a new historical marker about Richard Robertson. The marker was installed on Thursday in downtown Mobile. Supporters want the marker to remind residents of the city's history of extrajudicial killings. Opponents are arguing about the marker's location and have concerns about Robertson's alleged killing of a Mobile County Sheriff's Deputy in 1909. Either way, he did not get a trial. (UTV 44)
3. The Mobile Police Department reports that they believe a suspect in custody is tied to a number of burglaries that occurred throughout Mobile. Kendale Miller, 23, was arrested after shooting someone in the knee on Bristol Court following a car break-in. He is facing seven felony charges. The department reports that the investigation is still ongoing. (NBC 15 WPMI)

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Today in Mobile:

• Movies at Main: No Time to Die (2021) At The Ben May Main Library (1:30 PM)
• Bookmobile at Kids Days! With The Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you in need of Utility Assistance? The City of Mobile is currently collecting applications for the 2022-2023 season. Click to apply. (City of Mobile)
• Are you struggling with rent? The City of Mobile is currently collecting applications for Rental Assistance. Click to apply. (City of Mobile)
• Mobile County is currently hiring for a variety of open positions. Click to apply today! (Mobile County)

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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!

— 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.