🌱 COVID Tests End At Festival Centre + Officer Fired For DUI

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here are the most important things happening today in Mobile.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; windy, cooler. High: 51 Low: 28.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Mobile:

1. Yesterday was the last day to receive a COVID-19 test at the Festival Centre testing site. The Mobile County Health Department announced that the Response Team would no longer be administering tests, but vaccines will still be available at the site. Anyone with symptoms of the virus is still encouraged to stay home and contact their healthcare provider. (WKRG News 5)
2. A Mobile Police Department officer was fired after being arrested for driving under the influence. The department says Christopher Colbert, formerly a patrolman for Precinct One, was off duty when he was found asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle near the eastbound I-10 exit ramp to Dauphin Island Parkway. Colbert was first hired by the department in September of 2019. (WKRG News 5)
3. A Mobile woman who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection of the U.S. Capitol is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, Mar. 17. Kari Kelley had previously pleaded guilty to parading, demonstrating, or picketing in the capitol building. Prosecutors are recommending that she serve 30 days in prison, three months of probation, 60 hours of community service, and pay $500 in restitution. (Fox 10 News)

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Today in Mobile:

• Sew And Tell At Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM)
• St. Pawtty's Day At Mobile County Animal Shelter (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Have you taken a Bienville Bites Food Tour yet? Walk to locally owned, iconic restaurants for a memorable and delicious experience you will never forget! Get your tickets now for today's tour at 1:00 p.m. (Visit Mobile)
• Stop by the Mobile County Animal Shelter to meet Knucklehead, the energetic hound mix. This two-year-old pup is heartworm negative, and his $40 adoption fee covers his neuter, vaccines, wormer, and a microchip! (Facebook)
• The History Museum of Mobile has been nominated for a Nappie Award! Vote online today for the museum in the "Best Museum" category. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.