🌱 Gas Station Shooter Arrested + Mariner Rescued By Coast Guard

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First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy and cooler. High: 57 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. The Moblie Police Department arrested Jonathan Patrick Hughes in connection with a gas station shooting. The incident occurred at Pride Gas Station at 1920, St. Stephens Road, around 10 p.m. on Feb. 4, where a victim was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Hughes was charged with first-degree assault and certain persons forbidden to carry a pistol. (FOX10 News)
2. On Wednesday morning, a Mobile Bay mariner was rescued by Coast Guard. A 31-foot sailing vessel was in distress due to harsh weather conditions, so a helicopter crew came and hoisted and transported the mariner to the Gulf Shores. No one was injured and the mariner is in stable conditions. (FOX10 News)
3. A Mobile native is set to star on this upcoming season of 'American Idol.' Tyler Allen, a former Voices of Mobile singer, can be seen in the trailer, wooing Katy Perry. The new season premieres on Feb. 27 on ABC. (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• Mobile's Unique African American Culture At West Regional Library (All Day)
• Dog Sees God (Revised Edition) At University Of South Alabama (7:00 PM)
• The Stolen Faces At The Brickyard (10:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• This week, Mayor Sandy Stimpson joined leaders from throughout the region to testify before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) about Amtrak's plan to resume passenger rail services between Mobile and New Orleans. (Facebook)
• Darnell Abrams visited with Carla Lett's sixth-grade class at Williamson Middle Grades Preparatory Academy to talk about entrepreneurship. Abrams, a 1998 Murphy graduate and owner of A+ Designs & Events, ended his visit with a history lesson on Mardi Gras and king cake! (Facebook)
• The History Museum of Mobile's "Vikings Begin" exhibit is still at the museum through June 12th. Curated in Sweden, it has been on display in only five locations in the U.S. and Mobile is its last stop! (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another 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.