🌱 Mobile First Initiative + County Circuit Court Judge Suspended

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Mobile Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening around town.

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First, today's weather:

Near-record temperatures. High: 100 Low: 82.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mobile:

1. The Mobile Chamber has launched an initiative meant to focus on local businesses. The Mobile First initiative will work with small businesses during bid projects. The initiative is a project that has been discussed by the Chamber for many years and is the culmination of dozens of members' efforts. (NBC 15 WPMI)
2. Judge James Patterson, a Mobile County Circuit Court Judge, has been suspended. The suspension is in response to a complaint filed with Alabama's Court of Judiciary. The judge reportedly called the Alabama Governor "MeMaw" and routinely cursed in his courtroom. The investigation is looking into the two ethics violations. The violations are not criminal charges but could lead to his removal or further suspension. (WKRG News 5)
3. Mobile County Public Schools responded to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's order to cease the sales of JUUL electronic cigarette devices. The school district reports it has a zero-tolerance policy for students using drugs, weapons, cigarettes, or e-cigarettes. The district reportedly works with students throughout the year to discourage the use of tobacco products or substitutes. (NBC 15 WPMI)

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Today in Mobile:

• Pass the Pigs Game At The Mobile Public Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mobile County has multiple job openings in a variety of departments. Click for the full list and apply today. (Mobile County, Alabama via Facebook)
• Mobile residents need to be prepared for a possible hurricane. The City of Mobile has provided a Basic Disaster Kit Checklist. Click to view. (City of Mobile)
• The June Jazz Jambalaya will be on Jun. 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Club 601 on State Street. Click for more information. (City of Mobile)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you around.

— 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.