🌱 Historic Marker Moves + MPD Seizes $100,000 Of Cocaine

Good morning, people of Mobile! Sean Peek here with your brand-new issue of the Mobile Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 60 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories in Mobile today:

1. A historic marker that was supposed to be erected at the intersection of Royal and Government Streets in Downtown Mobile will be moved. The marker will commemorate Richard Robertson, a 43-year-old Black man who was lynched in Mobile 113 years ago. Mayor Sandy Stimpson sent a statement objecting to this location and suggested what he recommends as safer locations. (NBC 15 WPMI)
2. Winter weather has impacted downtown Mobile business owners as residents choose to stay indoors and avoid the cold. Many Mobile bars and restaurants are hoping that despite the winter weather, there will be a warm Mardi Gras. Always a big draw for the downtown area, Mardi Gras takes place on March 1 this year. (FOX10 News)
3. After a yearlong investigation, on Tuesday morning the Mobile Police Department seized $10,000 worth of cocaine and three firearms in a raid. Officers went to a home at the 6200 block of Rester Road where they arrested 44-year-old Marcus Dryer. Dryer has a criminal history with several narcotics charges. (FOX10 News)

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Today in Mobile:

• Visitor's Day At BNI's Mobile Business Fusion (8:00 AM)
• The Complete Business Revival For Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs At T-Mobile (4:30 PM)
• The 17th Annual Artys At Mobile Arts Council Gallery In Room 1927 (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Mobile County Board of School Commissioners was honored during School Board Recognition Month with a proclamation to recognize their service. (Facebook)
• This week, the Mobile County Commission recognized two employees retiring at the end of the month: James Watson, Jr. with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office and Glenda Williams with the Mobile County License Commissioner's Office. The Commission presented each honoree with a special certificate and lapel pin. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow 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.