🌱 K-9 Unit Dies From Shooting + Mobile Youth Curfew Success

Hello, Mobile! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

A couple of thunderstorms. High: 85 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. A large law enforcement presence gathered at Mobile's Med Vet Animal Hospital on Friday to pay their final respects to a K-9 officer killed in the line of duty. Exo, a Pascagoula Police Department K-9 officer, was shot last week during an incident involving a murder suspect. 36-year-old Michael Wayne Robinson reportedly shot the dog on Jun. 23 and is currently being held without bond. (NBC 15 WPMI)
2. Jul. 4 is finally here. Are you unsure about what is open and what is closed during the federal holiday in Mobile? News 5 has compiled a list of stores and services that will be operating during the holiday. Grocery shoppers are advised to shop at Aldi, Sam's Club, Walmart, Whole Foods, and Publix. Avoid banks, liquor stores, post offices, and most fast food establishments. (WKRG News 5)
3. Mobile law enforcement reports no major incidents during the downtown entertainment district curfew. The youth curfew has been around for a few years but recent incidents have brought it to the forefront. The departments are attributing the recent success to the community's response. (Fox 10 News)

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Today in Mobile:

• Sew And Tell At The Mobile Public Library (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Mobile provides a quick rundown on what's occurring in Mobile this weekend. Click the Facebook link to view the full list or click to view the entire calendar. (Visit Mobile via Facebook)
• The Mobile County Commission will be holding a meeting on Monday, Jul. 11 to consider two subdivision plans. The meeting will be at 10:00 a.m. in the Government Plaza auditorium. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• Make sure you practice fire safety during the July Fourth celebrations. Cook with caution. Have a safety plan. No fireworks. (Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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.